Measles

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Contagion
gptkbp:agent gptkb:paramyxovirus
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Koplik_spots
malnutrition
immunosuppression
gptkbp:caused_by measles virus
gptkbp:characteristics maculopapular rash
gptkbp:community_impact endemic in many countries
gptkbp:complications gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkb:psychologist
diarrhea
gptkbp:conservation_efforts vaccination campaigns
gptkbp:cultural_impact historical pandemics
gptkbp:cultural_references depicted in literature and art
gptkbp:end_of_life 0.2% to 10% in unvaccinated populations
gptkbp:first_described_by 9th century
gptkbp:fledging_period 4 days before to 4 days after rash appearance
gptkbp:healthcare highly contagious
gptkbp:historical_event described by Hippocrates
gptkbp:historical_significance major cause of childhood mortality before vaccination
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Measles
gptkbp:incubation_period 10 to 14 days
gptkbp:is_monitored_by mandatory reporting in many countries
gptkbp:is_protected_by vaccination
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to gptkb:measles,_mumps,_and_rubella_vaccine_(MMR)
lifelong after infection
second dose at 4-6 years
first dose at 12-15 months
about 97% after two doses
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Walt_Disney's_daughter
gptkbp:provides_information_on WHO guidelines
CDC guidelines
gptkbp:research_focus vaccine development
public health strategies
genetic studies of the virus
gptkbp:risk_factor travel to endemic areas
crowded living conditions
lack of vaccination
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:World_Health_Organization
gptkbp:social_responsibility seasonal outbreaks
clinical evaluation
serological testing
common in unvaccinated populations
2011 outbreak in Europe
2014 outbreak in the Philippines
2018 outbreak in Madagascar
2019 United States outbreak
2020 outbreak in Samoa
gptkbp:symptoms cough
fever
sore throat
runny nose
rash
gptkbp:transmission airborne droplets
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
vitamin A supplementation