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An outbreak of measles in Lower Bavaria, Germany, January-June 2007

H Bernard1, S Santibanez, A Siedler

  • 1Robert Koch Institute, Department for Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Berlin, Germany. BernardH@rki.de

Euro Surveillance : Bulletin Europeen Sur Les Maladies Transmissibles = European Communicable Disease Bulletin
|November 10, 2007
PubMed

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A measles outbreak in Germany between January and June 2007 reported 90 cases in Passau and Rottal-Inn districts. This highlights the need for continued vigilance in measles surveillance and control efforts.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Measles is a highly contagious viral illness.
  • Maintaining high vaccination rates is crucial for herd immunity.
  • Disease surveillance systems are vital for detecting outbreaks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on a measles outbreak in Lower Bavaria, Germany.
  • To document the number of cases and geographical distribution.
  • To inform public health responses to measles transmission.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of notified measles cases.
  • Data collection from January to June 2007.
  • Geographical focus on Passau and Rottal-Inn districts.

Main Results:

  • A total of 90 measles cases were notified.
  • The outbreak occurred in Lower Bavaria, Germany.
  • Cases were concentrated in the Passau and Rottal-Inn districts.

Conclusions:

  • The reported measles cases indicate a localized outbreak.
  • The findings underscore the importance of ongoing measles surveillance.
  • Public health interventions may be necessary to control transmission.

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