Increased reports of measles in the Metropolitan City of Milan, northern Italy, September 2023 to March 2024

Euro Surveill. 2024 Apr;29(16):2400201. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.16.2400201.ABSTRACTSince late 2023, the Metropolitan City of Milan and surrounding areas (northern Italy) have been experiencing a resurgence of measles, with most cases detected starting from January 2024. During this brief period, we observed measles in travellers from endemic areas, participants in international events, vaccinees and healthcare workers. Indigenous cases have also been identified. Even though we have not yet identified large and disruptive outbreaks, strengthening surveillance and vaccination activities is pivotal to help limit the impact of measles spread.PMID:38639092 | PMC:PMC11027472 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.16.2400201

Source: Euro Surveill - April 19, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Maria Gori Clara Fappani Silvia Bianchi Sabrina Senatore Daniela Colzani Priscilla Pasutto Melissa Baggieri Silvia Gioacchini Antonella Marchi Paola Bucci Emilio D'Ugo Marino Faccini Danilo Cereda Luigi Vezzosi Elisabetta Tanzi Fabio Magurano Antonella Am Source Type: research