Measles, 2009

One case of measles was reported during 2009. The case was confirmed by positive measles IgM serology. The case was a 7-month-old child residing in Jackson County. Clinical symptoms were suggestive of measles, including a high fever and maculopapular rash that progressed from head to trunk to extremities. The prodrome included diarrhea, cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis. The child had no known exposure to measles, including no known history of travel-associated exposure. No secondary cases were identified.

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• Full issue>> Annual Summary of Communicable Diseases Reported to the Minnesota Department of Health, 2009