Catalog

Measles with intestinal complications

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Link to WHO Definition

Measles with intestinal complications – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/890632691

A disease caused by an infection with Morbillivirus, which is complicated by an infection in the intestinal tract. This disease commonly presents with symptoms of measles and diarrhoea. This disease may also present with appendicitis. 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.