Abstract

Clinical and epidemiological characteristics analysis of measles in Shenzhen, China from 2010 to 2016

Author(s): Yan-rong Wang*, Xian-feng Wang & Dong-ming

The aim of this study is to explore the epidemiological trend, clinical characteristics and treatment of hospitalized measles from 2010 to 2016. Totally 1890 cases of measles were diagnosed in Shenzhen Third People’s Hospital from January 2010 to December 2016. The morbidity of measles increased during 2013-2015. Measles mostly occurred in June and July. 39.0% cases had not been vaccinated. 209 patients were younger than 6 months among which half patients’ mother had been vaccinated. 421 patients were older than 18 years. The majority of the patients presented with the typical manifestations such as persistent fever, rash, tears, photophobia, rough oral mucosa and Koplik’s spot. Pertussis-like symptom occurred in 10 patients younger than 3 years old. Liver dysfunction occurred more frequently in adult measles. All patients were cured. The number of measles patients increases in infants younger than 8 months old, so it is urgent to suggest that vaccination might be given to those younger than the designated age of vaccination. The adults presented with more liver damage, which should be paid more attention in the process of diagnosis and treatment.