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Rebecca Stout1,2, David Muir3, Shiranee Sriskandan4,2
1Department of Infectious Diseases, Imperial College London, London, UK r.stout@imperial.ac.uk.
BMJ Case Reports
|July 3, 2024
Summary
Measles vaccine failure can occur even after a single dose, posing diagnostic challenges. This case highlights the importance of considering measles in previously vaccinated individuals presenting with compatible symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
- Vaccinology
Background:
- Measles is a highly contagious viral illness with increasing global incidence.
- A single dose of measles vaccine was common in the 1970s, but two doses are now recommended for sustained immunity.
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients may have altered immune responses, potentially affecting vaccine efficacy.
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