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R C Synder1, S E Gaskins, R E Pieroni
1University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, Tuscaloosa.
American Family Physician
|February 1, 1988
Summary
Measles risk persists despite vaccination. Modified or atypical measles can occur in vaccinated individuals, necessitating careful diagnosis and immunization history review.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Measles incidence significantly reduced by widespread immunization.
- Certain populations remain susceptible to measles infection.
- Understanding vaccine-induced immunity and its limitations is crucial.
Observation:
- Modified measles can manifest in individuals who received immune globulin during childhood.
- Atypical measles, presenting symptoms similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever, may occur in those vaccinated with inactivated measles virus vaccine followed by natural exposure.
- Clinical presentation of measles can vary based on prior immunizations.
Findings:
- Immune globulin administration in childhood can lead to modified measles.
- Inactivated measles virus vaccination followed by natural exposure can result in atypical measles.
- Diagnostic challenges arise due to varied clinical presentations.
Implications:
- A high index of suspicion is essential for diagnosing measles, especially in vaccinated populations.
- Thorough patient immunization history is critical for accurate measles diagnosis.
- Public health strategies may need to address specific at-risk groups and vaccine types.