Impact of Isolation and Exclusion as a Public Health Strategy to Contain Measles Virus Transmission During a Measles Outbreak

Impact of Isolation and Exclusion as a Public Health Strategy to Contain Measles Virus Transmission During a Measles Outbreak

Abstract Responding to measles outbreaks in the United States puts a considerable strain on public health resources, and limited research exists about the effectiveness of containment strategies. In this paper we quantify the impact of isolation, contact tracing, and exclusion in reducing transmissi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical infectious diseases 2022-08, Vol.75 (1), p.152-154
Hauptverfasser: Banerjee, Emily, Paul, Prabasaj, Griffith, Jayne, Laine, Ellen, Como-Sabetti, Kathryn, Gastañaduy, Paul A
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Responding to measles outbreaks in the United States puts a considerable strain on public health resources, and limited research exists about the effectiveness of containment strategies. In this paper we quantify the impact of isolation, contact tracing, and exclusion in reducing transmission during a measles outbreak in an under-vaccinated community.
ISSN:1058-4838
1537-6591
DOI:10.1093/cid/ciab939