Increased concern for the resurgence of the virus. Canada registered 2,755 measles cases, including 2,429 confirmed and 326 probable.
A baby born with measles of a non -vaccination mother died in Canada. The authorities communicated it, without confirming the exact cause of death. The medical director of Health of Ontario, Kieran Moorehe said that: “The baby He contracted the virus before birth from his mother, who had not received the measles vaccine, papers and rubella (MMR). “
Canada registered 2,755 measles cases, including 2,429 confirmed and 326 probableaccording to federal health data updated until June 2. The epicenter of the outbreak is in the province of Ontario.
Although measles could have been a contributing factor in both premature and death, the baby also presented other serious medical complications not related to the virus, “Moore added.
Besides, It would be the first deadly victim related to the current outbreak, in the event that it is confirmed that measles is the cause of the death of the son.
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What is measles and its current situation in Canada and the United States
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that is transmitted by respiratory route. It is characterized by a cutaneous eruption, fever and other symptoms similar to those of the flu. Although it is preventable with vaccination, measles remains an important cause of death in children worldwide
In Canada Hundreds of people died every year because of the virus before generalized immunization programs were introduced in the early 1970s. It was considered eradicated in 1998, but cases are still presented due to the propagation from other countries.
For its part, USA It also faces great measles resurgence. Especially affects a Mennonite skeptical community with vaccines on the border between Texas and New Mexico.
Source: Ambito
