Nosocomial measles cluster in Denmark following an imported case, December 2008-January 2009.
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.
Groth
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Department of Paediatrics, Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre, Denmark.
Bottiger
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B
Plesner
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A
Christiansen
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A
Glismann
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S
Hogh
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B
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003718:Denmark; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008457:Measles / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014195:Travel