Measles, a re-emerging disease in Albania: Epidemiology and clinical presentations

Abstract: Aim: Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by the measles virus. Albania is one of many European countries that have successfully interrupted endemic transmission of this disease. However, during the years 2018-2019, an outbreak of measles occurred in Albania. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical features and complications of hospitalized measles patients in Tirana, Albania, as related to age-group and risk factors.   Methods: All patients hospitalized for over 24 hours from January 2018 to December 2019 at the Service of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital Centre “Mother Teresa” in Tirana were included in this study. We included patients over 14 years old as this is an Infectious Diseases Service for adult patients only. Clinical and laboratory data were analysed.   Results: Of the 318 hospitalized patients (139 females), about 35%, 26%, 17%, 14%, and 7% were 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, and over 55 years old, respectively. Females constituted 37% of the .... https://www.seejph.com/index.php/seejph/article/view/5198

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Measles, a re-emerging disease in Albania: Epidemiology and clinical presentations ; day:04 ; month:02 ; year:2022 ; South eastern european journal of public health ; (04.02.2022)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Çomo, Najada ; Meta, Esmeralda ; Qato, Migena ; Kraja, Dhimiter ; Pipero, Pellumb ; Fico, Albana

Further information

• DOI: 10.11576/seejph-5198
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022020918434535851576
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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