Nosocomial measles cluster in Denmark following an imported case, December 2008-January 2009

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  • Casper Groth
  • B. E. Böttiger
  • A. Plesner
  • A. H. Christiansen
  • S. Glismann
  • Høgh, Birthe
A cluster of six confirmed cases with identical measles virus genotype was reported in Denmark between December 2008 and January 2009. The findings highlight the importance of vaccination before travelling and adherence to the routine vaccination schedule.
Original languageEnglish
JournalEurosurveillance
Volume14
Issue number8
Pages (from-to)1-3
Number of pages3
ISSN1025-496X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords: Child, Preschool; Cross Infection; Denmark; Female; Humans; Infant; Male; Measles; Travel

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