Pennsylvania warns doctors of a rise in congenital measles and measles infections in pregnant women
Summary
The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued an alert on Monday to doctors about an increase in measles infections in pregnant women, as well as a concerning rise in congenital measles, a disease that's rarely, if ever, seen in the U.S., NBC News reported on Tuesday 20 October. Ars Technica, writing that the US hasn't seen congenital measles for decades, said the disease can be fatal and that survivors require monitoring for years.
Latest: The Pennsylvania Department of Health alerted doctors to an increase in measles infections in pregnant women and a concerning rise in congenital measles, a disease rarely, if ever, seen in the U.S., NBC News reported, Ars Technica saying congenital measles can be fatal and survivors require monitoring for years.
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How it unfolded
Tuesday 20 October
The Pennsylvania Department of Health alerted doctors to an increase in measles infections in pregnant women and a concerning rise in congenital measles, a disease rarely, if ever, seen in the U.S., NBC News reported, Ars Technica saying congenital measles can be fatal and survivors require monitoring for years.
Monday 19 October