Ongoing measles outbreak in Wallonia, Belgium, December 2016 to March 2017: characteristics and challenges.
Euro Surveill
; 22(17)2017 Apr 27.
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ABSTRACT
We describe characteristics of an ongoing measles outbreak in Wallonia, Belgium, and difficulties in control measures implementation. As at 12 March 2017, 177 measles cases were notified, of which 50% were 15 years and older, 49% female. Atypical clinical presentation and severe complications, mainly among adults, in combination with late notification, low or unknown vaccination coverage of contacts, infected healthcare workers and increased workload due to contact tracing, are the main concerns for outbreak management.
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Assunto principal:
Vacina contra Sarampo
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Surtos de Doenças
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Sarampo
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Infant
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Middle aged
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Europa
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En
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article