Measles: Contemporary considerations for the emergency physician
Erik Blutinger, Gillian Schmitz, Christopher Kang, Geoffrey Comp, Emily Wagner, John T Finnell, Nicholas Cozzi, Alison J. Haddock
Abstract
Measles, or rubeola, is a highly contagious acute febrile viral illness. Despite the availability of an effective vaccine since 1963, measles outbreaks continue worldwide. This article seeks to provide emergency physicians with the contemporary knowledge required to rapidly diagnose potential measles cases and bolster public health measures to reduce ongoing transmission.
Topics & Concepts
MeaslesOutbreakTransmission (telecommunications)MedicinePublic healthVirologyMedical emergencyIntensive care medicineVaccinationNursingComputer scienceTelecommunicationsVirology and Viral DiseasesViral Infections and VectorsViral Infections and Outbreaks Research