Measles virus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:virus
gptkbp:antibody_response Ig M and Ig G antibodies
gptkbp:associated_virus Canine distemper virus
Rinderpest virus
gptkbp:cause gptkb:Measles
gptkbp:cell_entry CD150 receptor
gptkbp:clinical_trial gptkb:Koplik_spots
Ongoing for new vaccines
gptkbp:community_health Important for prevention strategies
Significant concern
gptkbp:complications gptkb:Pneumonia
Diarrhea
Encephalitis
Otitis media
gptkbp:diagnosis Serological testing
PCR testing
gptkbp:diseases gptkb:humans
Vaccination campaigns
Common in developing countries
Common in unvaccinated populations
Infects respiratory epithelium
gptkbp:epidemiology Monitored by health organizations
gptkbp:eradication_status Not eradicated
gptkbp:family gptkb:Paramyxoviridae
gptkbp:genetic_studies gptkb:High
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Morbillivirus
gptkbp:global_incidence Increased in recent years
gptkbp:global_vaccination_coverage Below target in some areas
gptkbp:grooming_needs Begins before rash appears
gptkbp:historical_impact Significant mortality before vaccination
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Measles virus
gptkbp:immunity_duration Life-long after infection
gptkbp:immunocompromised_risk Higher risk of severe disease
gptkbp:incubation_period 10 to 14 days
gptkbp:is_compared_to Varies by region
gptkbp:is_monitored_by Essential for control efforts
Important for outbreak control
gptkbp:is_recognized_as gptkb:1954
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to gptkb:MMR_vaccine
Measles vaccine
Live attenuated vaccine
Introduced in 1963
About 97% after two doses
First dose at 12-15 months
Routine childhood vaccination
Second dose at 4-6 years
gptkbp:nutritional_value Hemagglutinin
Fusion protein
gptkbp:originated_in Lymphotropic
gptkbp:prevention Vaccination
gptkbp:public_awareness Critical for vaccination uptake
gptkbp:r0 12 to 18
gptkbp:research_focus Vaccine development and efficacy
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:None
gptkbp:risk_factor Low vaccination rates
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:World_Health_Organization
gptkbp:seed_dispersal Single-stranded RNA
gptkbp:structure Enveloped virus
gptkbp:symptoms gptkb:Fever
gptkb:Cough
Rash
Sore throat
Runny nose
gptkbp:transmission Airborne droplets
gptkbp:treatment Supportive care
No specific antiviral treatment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mononegavirales
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6