| dc.description.abstract | Measles is a severe and highly transmissible viral
disease, since it develops in more than 90 % of sus-
ceptible contacts. It can cause complications such as
pneumonia, encephalitis, and death, especially in the
most vulnerable populations. The disease is transmit-
ted through respiratory dropsthat are removed during
coughing, by speaking, or through small aerosolized
drops. The fetus whose mother has immunity against
measles due to previous disease or vaccination, re-
ceives antibodies by the transplacental route, which
protect it during the first 6 to 12 months of life. Pre-
mature newborns are more vulnerable to infections
and respiratory complications. The only treatment is
symptomatic and for bacterial complications.
Argentina achieved the status of a measles-free
country, but from 2018 to mid-2019, an outbreak of
the disease took place, probably due to deficits in
immunization coverage. It is considered that the most
efficient way to stop this outbreak is to vaccinate the
entire susceptible population. | en_US |
