| Literature DB >> 25447718 |
Tae Un Yang1, Ju Whi Kim1, Hye Eun Eom1, Hyun-Kyung Oh1, Eun Seong Kim1, Hae Ji Kang2, Jeong-Gu Nam2, Ki Soon Kim2, Sung Soon Kim2, Chan Kyu Lee3, Young-Joon Park1, Ok Park4.
Abstract
Since the beginning of 2014, the Republic of Korea has experienced a resurgence of measles cases. Among the 220 cases confirmed as measles during epidemiological weeks 1-20 (December 29, 2013 to May 17, 2014), 10 imported cases were identified. The predominant genotype was B3, which reflects the circulating measles virus in adjacent countries. Even with the verification of measles elimination in March 2014 by the World Health Organization, recent importation has been related to international travel. Targeted control measures have been implemented in addition to proper isolation and patient care. A vigilant surveillance system and high levels of vaccine coverage should be maintained to sustain the measles elimination status.Entities:
Keywords: Control; Diseases; Epidemiology; Measles; Outbreaks; Prevention
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Year: 2014 PMID： 25447718 DOI： 10.1016/j.ijid.2014.09.016
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Infect Dis ISSN： 1201-9712 Impact factor: 3.623