Measles
ICD-10 Code
B05
Category
Infectious
Measles
Definition
A highly contagious viral infection caused by the measles virus. Symptoms appear 8-12 days after exposure and include a rash, cough, fever and muscle pains that can last 4-7 days. Measles vaccines are available to provide prophylaxis, usually combined with mumps and rubella vaccines (MMR).
Also known as Measles morbillivirus caused disease or disorder, Measles morbillivirus disease or disorder, Measles morbillivirus infectious disease, morbilli, rubeola infection — per MONDO