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Healthcare-Associated Measles After a Nationwide Outbreak in Mongolia

Jason G Lake1, Ulzii-Orshikh Luvsansharav1, José E Hagan2

  • 1Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Atlanta, Georgia.

Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
|February 3, 2018
PubMed

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Measles virus transmission occurred in healthcare settings during Mongolia's 2015-2016 outbreak. This highlights critical infection prevention gaps and the need for improved strategies to control highly infectious diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Measles virus is a highly contagious pathogen.
  • Low vaccine coverage and inadequate isolation precautions facilitate rapid disease spread.
  • Healthcare settings can be sites of measles transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe healthcare-associated measles transmission during the 2015-2016 outbreak in Mongolia.
  • To identify infection prevention and control gaps.
  • To outline strategies for preventing future outbreaks.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of measles cases in healthcare facilities.
  • Review of infection prevention and control protocols.
  • Case investigation and contact tracing.

Main Results:

  • Documented instances of measles transmission within healthcare facilities.
  • Identified specific gaps in isolation procedures and staff training.
  • Highlighted the impact of suboptimal infection control measures.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare-associated measles transmission is a significant risk in low-vaccine-coverage settings.
  • Strengthening infection prevention and control is crucial.
  • Targeted strategies are needed to prevent measles spread in hospitals.

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