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Mumps epidemic--Iowa, 2006

    MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
    |April 8, 2006
    PubMed

    Insights

    Iowa experienced its largest mumps epidemic since 1988 in 2006, with 219 cases reported by March. Public health officials are responding to prevent further spread of this contagious viral illness.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Mumps cases in the US averaged 265 annually since 2001.
    • Iowa reported an average of five mumps cases per year since 1996.
    • A significant increase in mumps cases occurred in Iowa in early 2006.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize and characterize the 2006 mumps epidemic in Iowa.
    • To detail the public health response to the outbreak.
    • To provide recommendations for preventing mumps transmission.

    Main Methods:

    • Case reporting and surveillance data analysis.
    • Clinical symptom investigation.
    • Public health intervention assessment.

    Main Results:

    • By March 28, 2006, Iowa reported 219 mumps cases.
    • An additional 14 suspected cases were under investigation in neighboring states (Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota).
    • This represented the largest US mumps epidemic since 1988.

    Conclusions:

    • The 2006 Iowa outbreak constituted a major public health concern.
    • Effective public health responses are crucial for controlling mumps transmission.
    • Recommendations are essential to prevent future outbreaks.

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