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Measles pneumonitis
Pinelopi Schoini1, Theodoros Karampitsakos2, Maria Avdikou1
14th Department of Pneumonology, General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases "SOTIRIA", Athens, Greece, Athens, Greece.
Advances in Respiratory Medicine
|March 5, 2019
Summary
Measles is a contagious respiratory illness. Vaccination is crucial for measles elimination, as outbreaks are increasing due to declining immunization rates.
Area of Science:
- * Virology and Epidemiology
- * Infectious Diseases
- * Public Health
Background:
- * Measles is a highly contagious, potentially fatal acute febrile illness transmitted via respiratory droplets.
- * Early symptoms include fever, cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis, with Koplik's spots preceding the characteristic rash.
- * Pneumonia is a severe complication, impacting multiple organ systems.
Observation:
- * Two measles cases were presented in a hospital setting.
- * The cases highlight the resurgence of measles, partly attributed to the anti-vaccination movement.
- * Current management focuses on supportive care, nutritional support, and treating secondary infections.
Findings:
- * Measles infection or vaccination confers lifelong immunity.
- * Measles vaccination significantly reduced global mortality by 79% between 2000 and 2015.
- * Recent years have seen measles outbreaks in multiple countries, underscoring vaccination gaps.
Implications:
- * There is a critical need to reinforce measles vaccination programs to prevent further outbreaks.
- * Public education on vaccine importance is vital for measles eradication efforts.
- * Understanding measles transmission and complications is essential for effective public health strategies.
