ICD-11 code : 1F03.1;
Preferred Label : Measles complicated by encephalitis;
ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by an infection with Morbillivirus that is complicated by an infection
of the brain. This disease is characterized by symptoms of measles as well as inflammation
of the brain. This disease may also present with fever, headache, poor appetite, vomiting,
confusion, lethargy, or photophobia. Transmission is by haematogenous spread to the
brain after inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, by airborne transmission,
or by direct contact. Confirmation is by detection of Morbillivirus RNA or measles-specific
IgM antibodies.;
ICD-11 synonym : Postmeasles encephalomyelitis; Post measles encephalitis;
Origin ID : 844511898;
UMLS CUI : C0153048;
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A disease caused by an infection with Morbillivirus that is complicated by an infection
of the brain. This disease is characterized by symptoms of measles as well as inflammation
of the brain. This disease may also present with fever, headache, poor appetite, vomiting,
confusion, lethargy, or photophobia. Transmission is by haematogenous spread to the
brain after inhalation of infected respiratory secretions, by airborne transmission,
or by direct contact. Confirmation is by detection of Morbillivirus RNA or measles-specific
IgM antibodies.
