Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: The measles virus is one of the most infectious pathogens known. Although measles is typically self-limiting, it can result in complications such as otitis media, pneumonia, and encephalitis. This retrospective study aimed to examine the epidemiological characteristics, such as age, gender, and vaccination status, of confirmed and probable measles cases. Materials and Methods: Adults aged ≥18 years diagnosed with confirmed or probable measles between 2019 and 2023 in a single province were included in the study. Age, gender, serologic test results, vaccination status, clinical features, and complications were analyzed retrospectively. Results: >0.05 for all).
Language: English
Topic: Virology and Viral Diseases
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4415323541