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Exposure to mumps during air travel--United States, April 2006

    MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
    |April 18, 2006
    PubMed

    Insights

    Iowa is facing a significant mumps outbreak that began in December 2005, with 515 cases reported by April 2006. The outbreak has spread to six neighboring states, prompting further investigation.

    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • A large mumps outbreak began in Iowa in December 2005.
    • By April 10, 2006, 515 possible mumps cases were reported in Iowa.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report on the extent and spread of a mumps outbreak in Iowa.
    • To highlight potential links to cases in neighboring states.

    Main Methods:

    • Surveillance data from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH).
    • Analysis of case counts and geographical spread.
    • Monitoring of potential linked cases in neighboring states.

    Main Results:

    • 515 possible mumps cases reported in Iowa in 2006.
    • Mumps activity under investigation in Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.
    • The outbreak has spread across Iowa.

    Conclusions:

    • Iowa is experiencing a substantial mumps outbreak.
    • The outbreak shows potential for regional spread to neighboring states.
    • Further investigation is needed to understand the outbreak's causes.

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