Measles

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:disease
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Koplik_spots
malnutrition
immunosuppression
gptkbp:caused_by measles virus
gptkbp:characteristic_rash maculopapular rash
gptkbp:community_health highly contagious
gptkbp:community_impact endemic in many countries
gptkbp:complication gptkb:pneumonia
gptkb:multiple_sclerosis
diarrhea
gptkbp:contagious_period 4 days before to 4 days after rash appearance
gptkbp:cultural_impact historical pandemics
gptkbp:cultural_references depicted in literature and art
gptkbp:death 0.2% to 10% in unvaccinated populations
gptkbp:diagnosis clinical evaluation
serological testing
gptkbp:diseases 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:epidemiology seasonal outbreaks
gptkbp:eradication_efforts vaccination campaigns
gptkbp:first_described_by 9th century
gptkbp:historical_significance major cause of childhood mortality before vaccination
gptkbp:history described by Hippocrates
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Measles
gptkbp:incubation_period 10 to 14 days
gptkbp:infectious_agent gptkb:paramyxovirus
gptkbp:is_monitored_by mandatory reporting in many countries
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_case gptkb:Walt_Disney's_daughter
gptkbp:prevention vaccination
gptkbp:provides_guidance_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:symptoms cough
fever
sore throat
runny nose
rash
gptkbp:transmission airborne droplets
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
vitamin A supplementation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Contagion
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4