Clinical progress note: Measles
Abstract
Many medical providers in the United States have never seen a case of measles. This situation will likely change if decreases in childhood vaccination rates and increases in multi-state measles outbreaks continue. Measles can lead to hospitalization and severe disease, especially for high-risk groups including young children and people who are pregnant or immunocompromised. In-hospital transmission of measles can occur prior to diagnosis, as patients are infectious for approximately 4 days prior to the onset of rash. Review of the diagnosis and management of measles is essential for the hospitalist to ensure timely responses to this highly contagious virus.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Virology and Viral Diseases
Respiratory viral infections research
COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Hospital Medicine
- Volume
- 21
- Issue
- 9
- Pages
- 1031–1034
- Publication date
- 6 January 2026
- Language
- EN