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Measles complicated by pneumonia

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Link to WHO Definition

Measles complicated by pneumonia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/598779891

A disease caused by an infection with Morbillivirus that is complicated by an infection in the lungs. This disease is characterised by symptoms of measles as well as inflammation of the lungs. This disease may also present with cough, fever, chills, or dyspnoea. 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.