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. 2015 Apr:33:12-4.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2014.09.016. Epub 2014 Nov 5.

Resurgence of measles in a country of elimination: interim assessment and current control measures in the Republic of Korea in early 2014

Tae Un Yang  1 , Ju Whi Kim  1 , Hye Eun Eom  1 , Hyun-Kyung Oh  1 , Eun Seong Kim  1 , Hae Ji Kang  2 , Jeong-Gu Nam  2 , Ki Soon Kim  2 , Sung Soon Kim  2 , Chan Kyu Lee  3 , Young-Joon Park  1 , Ok Park  4
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Resurgence of measles in a country of elimination: interim assessment and current control measures in the Republic of Korea in early 2014

Tae Un Yang et al. Int J Infect Dis. 2015 Apr.
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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.

Keywords: Control; Diseases; Epidemiology; Measles; Outbreaks; Prevention.

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