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Measles
Derek R. MacFadden and Wayne L. Gold
CMAJ April 01, 2014 186 (6) 450; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.130958
Derek R. MacFadden
Department of Medicine (Gold, MacFadden), University of Toronto; Division of Infectious Diseases (Gold), University Health Network, Toronto, Ont.
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Department of Medicine (Gold, MacFadden), University of Toronto; Division of Infectious Diseases (Gold), University Health Network, Toronto, Ont.
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Measles
Derek R. MacFadden, Wayne L. Gold
CMAJ Apr 2014, 186 (6) 450; DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.130958
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- We have seen a resurgence in measles in the developed world
- Measles is a febrile respiratory illness characterized by a red “morbiliform” rash
- Measles is caused by an airborne virus and is one of the most communicable infectious diseases
- Prompt testing is required to confirm the diagnosis
- The live attenuated measles–mumps–rubella vaccine is safe and effective
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