Measles in the Modern Era: A Review.
Pediatr Ann
; 53(9): e345-e350, 2024 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-39240174
ABSTRACT
Measles is a viral illness considered eliminated in the United States; however, outbreaks still occur even in this modern era where vaccines are readily available for every child under government-sponsored financing programs. The most recent measles outbreak was reported in March 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Many of these patients were children younger than age 5 years with unvaccinated or unknown vaccine status, and this outbreak was associated with a migrant shelter. Measles bears a resemblance to other exanthemic diseases of childhood. In populations where there is high vaccine coverage, measles is less likely to be in the differential diagnosis for most physicians; however, cases of vaccine failure have been described, and populations have risk factors for developing complications associated with measles. Therefore, this quick review aims to describe an illustrative case, followed by epidemiology, clinical manifestations, complications, diagnosis, and vaccines associated with measles. By the end of this article, clinicians should be able to recognize a potential measles case, select the most appropriate test to confirm the diagnosis, and thus, prevent the spreading of this highly contagious disease. [Pediatr Ann. 2024;53(9)e345-e350.].
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Vacuna Antisarampión
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Sarampión
Límite:
Child, preschool
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Ann
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos