title: Resurgence of measles in a country of elimination: interim assessment and current control measures in the Republic of Korea in early 2014.
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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Control and National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Prevention, Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention, OHTAC, 200 Osongsaengmyeong 2-ro, Osong-eup, Cheongwon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea 363-951.
authors.forename: Tae Un
authors.initials: TU
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.affiliation: Division of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Control and National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Prevention, Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention, OHTAC, 200 Osongsaengmyeong 2-ro, Osong-eup, Cheongwon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea 363-951.
authors.forename: Ju Whi
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Division of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Control and National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Prevention, Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention, OHTAC, 200 Osongsaengmyeong 2-ro, Osong-eup, Cheongwon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea 363-951.
authors.forename: Hye Eun
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Eom
authors.affiliation: Division of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Control and National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Prevention, Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention, OHTAC, 200 Osongsaengmyeong 2-ro, Osong-eup, Cheongwon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea 363-951.
authors.forename: Hyun-Kyung
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Oh
authors.affiliation: Division of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Control and National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Prevention, Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention, OHTAC, 200 Osongsaengmyeong 2-ro, Osong-eup, Cheongwon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea 363-951.
authors.forename: Eun Seong
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Division of Respiratory Viruses, Centers for Infectious Diseases, Korea National Institute of Health, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Hae Ji
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.affiliation: Division of Respiratory Viruses, Centers for Infectious Diseases, Korea National Institute of Health, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jeong-Gu
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Nam
authors.affiliation: Division of Respiratory Viruses, Centers for Infectious Diseases, Korea National Institute of Health, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Ki Soon
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Division of Respiratory Viruses, Centers for Infectious Diseases, Korea National Institute of Health, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Sung Soon
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Gyeonggi Provincial Government Bukbu Office, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Chan Kyu
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Division of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Control and National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Prevention, Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention, OHTAC, 200 Osongsaengmyeong 2-ro, Osong-eup, Cheongwon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea 363-951.
authors.forename: Young-Joon
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Division of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Control and National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Prevention, Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention, OHTAC, 200 Osongsaengmyeong 2-ro, Osong-eup, Cheongwon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea 363-951. Electronic address: okpark8932@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Ok
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Park
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005838:Genotype; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008457:Measles / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008459:Measles virus / Q000235:genetics / Q000302:isolation & purification; D008875:Middle Aged; D056910:Republic of Korea / Q000453:epidemiology; D014195:Travel; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Control; Diseases; Epidemiology; Measles; Outbreaks; Prevention