Measles: Contemporary considerations for the emergency physician

Abstract

Abstract Measles, or rubeola, is a highly contagious acute febrile viral illness. Despite the availability of an effective vaccine since 1963, measles outbreaks continue worldwide. This article seeks to provide emergency physicians with the contemporary knowledge required to rapidly diagnose potential measles cases and bolster public health measures to reduce ongoing transmission.

Keywords

• clinical features
• diagnosis
• emergency
• measles infection
• outbreak
• special populations