Fatal Measles Virus Infection After Rituximab-Containing Chemotherapy in a Previously Vaccinated Patient.
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_4DA875C8C3D4
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Fatal Measles Virus Infection After Rituximab-Containing Chemotherapy in a Previously Vaccinated Patient.
Journal
Open forum infectious diseases
ISSN
2328-8957 (Print)
ISSN-L
2328-8957
Publication state
Published
Issued date
11/2018
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
5
Number
11
Pages
ofy244
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: epublish
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
We report the case of a young patient treated with rituximab-containing chemotherapy who was infected with measles despite previous vaccination. Treatment with vitamin A, ribavirin, and immunoglobulins was started; nevertheless he developed severe pneumonitis and deceased. Broad vaccination coverage is crucial in protecting vulnerable subjects.
Keywords
immunocompromised, measles, rituximab, vaccination
Pubmed
Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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