Healthcare-Associated Measles After a Nationwide Outbreak in Mongolia.
case_series · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1093/cid/ciy067.
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Abstract
Measles virus is highly infectious and can spread rapidly where vaccine coverage is low and isolation precautions suboptimal. We describe healthcare-associated measles transmission during the 2015-2016 measles outbreak in Mongolia, describe infection prevention gaps, and outline preventive strategies.
Medical subject headings
- Cross Infection
- Disease Outbreaks
- Measles