Forgotten but Not Gone: Update on Measles Infection for Hospitalists. Issue 6 (1st June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kobaidze, Ketino; Wallace, Gregory
• Is Part Of: Journal of hospital medicine. Volume 12:Issue 6(2017)
• Page Start: 472
• Page End: 476
• Publication Date: 2017-06-01
• Subjects: Hospital care -- Periodicals; Clinical medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.12788/jhm.2752
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1553-5592

Abstract

Abstract : Measles (rubeola) continues to be endemic and epidemic in many regions of the world. Measles is primarily a disease of childhood, but it can also affect adult populations, and therefore it is important that both adult and pediatric hospitalist physicians be able to recognize it. Although the disease is rarely encountered in the United States, measles infection can spread rapidly across vulnerable populations. In addition, infected adults can develop complications that may require hospitalization for treatment. This review summarizes the typical clinical course and complications of measles infection, along with recommendations for diagnosis and management for both adult and pediatric hospitalists.