1F03

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Measles

Description

A disease of the respiratory system, caused by an infection with Morbillivirus. This disease is characterised by a blotchy rash, fever, cough, conjunctivitis, or malaise. This disease may also present with tiny white spots with bluish-white centres inside the mouth. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, airborne transmission or direct contact. Confirmation is by detection of Morbillivirus RNA or measles-specific IgM antibodies.

Index terms

  • Measles
  • morbilli

Inclusions

  • morbilli

Exclusions from above levels

  • NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified

Child codes

  • 1F03.0 – Measles without complication
  • 1F03.1 – Measles complicated by encephalitis
  • 1F03.2 – Measles complicated by meningitis
  • 1F03.Y – Measles with other complications

Foundation children elsewhere

  • 8A45.01 – Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis

Sibling codes

  • 1F00 – Herpes simplex infections
  • 1F01 – Roseola infantum
  • 1F02 – Rubella
  • 1F04 – Erythema infectiosum
  • 1F05 – Picornavirus infections presenting in the skin or mucous membranes
  • 1F0Y – Other specified viral infections characterised by skin or mucous membrane lesions
  • 1F0Z – Viral infections characterised by skin or mucous membrane lesions, unspecified

Foundation entity

Measles – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1826431497

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases