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Measles (Rubeola)
- ssRNA paramyxovirus, most contagious disease known (R0 12-18)
- 7-14d incubation
- 3 Câs prodrome: Cough + Coryza + Conjunctivitis (+ fever + malaise)
- Koplik spots: bluish-white papules on buccal mucosa â pathognomonic before rash
- Maculopapular rash starting face/behind ears â spreads down trunk/extremities (cephalocaudal); confluent
- Complications: pneumonia (#1 cause death), otitis media, diarrhea, croup, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) â late complication 5-15 yr later; immune amnesia (depletes pre-existing immunity to other pathogens)
- Vaccine: live attenuated MMR â 2-dose schedule (12-15 mo + 4-6 yr); 97% efficacy after 2 doses
- 2024-2025 outbreaks: USA + Europe + Asia rising due vaccine hesitancy; pediatric deaths reported
- Treatment: supportive; vitamin A in severe / pediatric (WHO recommendation)
- éå ± mandatory globally
Mumps
- ssRNA paramyxovirus
- 14-25d incubation
- Parotitis (uni or bilateral parotid swelling) â main feature; submandibular sometimes
- Fever, malaise, headache
- Complications:
- Orchitis (~ 20% post-pubertal males) â testicular pain + swelling; infertility rare
- Oophoritis (rare females)
- Aseptic meningitis (10%)
- Encephalitis (rare)
- Hearing loss (rare, sudden, often permanent)
- Pancreatitis (rare)
- Treatment: supportive
- Vaccine: MMR
Rubella (German Measles)
- ssRNA togavirus
- 14-21d incubation
- Mild illness: fever + posterior cervical / postauricular LAP + çŽ
ç¹ maculopapular (pinkish, less confluent than measles)
- Adults: arthritis common
- Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS): 1st trimester maternal infection â catastrophic fetal:
- Sensorineural hearing loss (#1)
- Cataracts, glaucoma
- Cardiac defects (PDA, pulmonary artery stenosis)
- Microcephaly + intellectual disability
- âBlueberry muffin babyâ (extramedullary hematopoiesis)
- Vaccine: MMR
- Pregnancy + rubella exposure: serology check; CRS prevention via maternal immunization
1ïžâ£ Measles
Virology
- ssRNA paramyxovirus
- Surface proteins: H (hemagglutinin), F (fusion)
- CD150/SLAM receptor on lymphoid cells; nectin-4 on epithelial
- R0 = 12-18 (one of most contagious diseases known)
Transmission
- Airborne respiratory droplet + aerosol â virus stable in air ~ 2 hr
- Highly contagious even brief contact in same room hours later
- 4 days before to 4 days after rash onset = contagious
Clinical
Prodrome (3-5 days)
- â3 Câsâ: Cough, Coryza, Conjunctivitis
- Fever (rising to 39-40°C)
- Malaise
- Koplik spots: bluish-white papules on buccal mucosa opposite molars â pathognomonic, appear 1-2 days before rash, fade as rash appears
Rash (4-7 days)
- Maculopapular, blanching
- Starts face + behind ears â spreads cephalocaudally to trunk + extremities
- Confluent (becomes blotchy)
- 3-5 days fading order similar to onset
- Brown / coppery hyperpigmentation as fades
Recovery
- 7-10 days
- Cough may persist
Complications
Pneumonia (Major Death Cause)
- Most common cause of measles death
- Primary viral pneumonia (giant cell pneumonia in immunocompromise)
- Secondary bacterial (S. aureus, S. pneumoniae)
Diarrhea + Dehydration
- Major in developing countries
CNS
- Acute encephalomyelitis (1 in 1000) â post-infectious
- SSPE (Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis):
- 5-15 years post-infection (latent CNS infection)
- Progressive cognitive decline, myoclonic seizures, motor deterioration
- Fatal in years
- Risk: measles before age 2
- No effective treatment
- ADEM
Immune Amnesia
- Measles wipes out pre-existing immunity to other pathogens (Mina et al. Science 2019)
- Lymphocyte memory depletion + reformation needed
- Increased susceptibility to other infections 2-3 years post-measles
- Major argument for vaccination
Pregnancy
- Increased severity in pregnancy
- Preterm labor
- Fetal loss
Diagnosis
- Clinical in classic presentation (4 days post-rash + 3 Câs + Koplik / rash pattern)
- Measles IgM serology (acute)
- PCR of nasopharyngeal swab or oral fluid (sensitive)
- Multiplex respiratory PCR panels include
- Public Health éå ± immediately
Treatment
- Supportive: hydration, antipyretic, isolation
- Vitamin A for severe / pediatric (WHO recommendation):
- 200,000 IU PO Ã 1 dose, repeat 24 hr
- Reduces mortality
- 100,000 IU for 6-11 mo
- 50,000 IU for < 6 mo
- Treat secondary bacterial infections
- Ribavirin off-label for severe / immunocompromise
- Hospitalization for severe / complications
Vaccine (MMR)
- Live attenuated Edmonston-derived strain
- 2-dose schedule: 12-15 mo + 4-6 yr
- 97% efficacy after 2 doses
- Side effects: mild fever, rash, lymphadenopathy 1-2 weeks post-vaccination
- Contraindications: pregnancy, severe immunocompromise, severe egg/neomycin allergy (rare)
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
- MMR vaccine within 72 hr of exposure for susceptibles
- Measles IG (IM or IV) within 6 days for high-risk (pregnant, immunocompromise, infants)
2024-2025 Outbreaks
- USA: > 270 cases by mid-2024 (continuing); pediatric deaths reported (Florida, Texas)
- Europe: > 30,000 cases 2023; UK, Germany, Romania
- Asia: pockets in vaccine-resistant communities
- Drivers: vaccine hesitancy, immigration without immunization records, religious / philosophical exemptions
- å vaccine misinformation (Wakefield 1998 fraudulent autism link â debunked but legacy effect)
2ïžâ£ Mumps
Virology
- ssRNA paramyxovirus
- Different antigens than measles
- 1 serotype
Transmission
- Respiratory droplet
- Less contagious than measles
- Vaccine-modified disease milder
Clinical
Prodrome
- Fever, malaise, headache 1-2 days
Parotitis
- Uni or bilateral parotid swelling â main feature
- Earache, pain with chewing
- Submandibular gland sometimes
- Self-limited 7-10 days
Complications
- Orchitis (~ 20% post-pubertal males):
- 4-8 days after parotitis
- Testicular pain + swelling
- Usually unilateral; bilateral less common
- Infertility rare even bilateral
- Self-limited 1-2 weeks
- Oophoritis (rare females)
- Aseptic meningitis (10% â usually mild, headache + photophobia)
- Encephalitis (rare, < 0.1%)
- Sensorineural hearing loss (rare, often permanent, unilateral most)
- Pancreatitis (rare)
- Mastitis (rare)
- Thyroiditis (rare)
Diagnosis
- Clinical (parotitis + appropriate epidemiology)
- Serology IgM
- PCR (saliva or oral swab)
- Salivary amylase elevation common
Treatment
- Supportive
- Ice packs for parotid + scrotum
- Analgesic
- Bed rest
Vaccine (MMR)
- Live attenuated Jeryl Lynn strain
- 2-dose schedule with measles
- Efficacy 88% after 2 doses (lower than measles)
- Outbreaks in vaccinated communities (waning immunity) â booster ACIP for outbreak
Outbreaks
- College outbreaks (close contact, waning vaccine)
- Religious / vaccine-resistant communities
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3ïžâ£ Rubella (German Measles)
Virology
- ssRNA togavirus (not paramyxovirus)
- 1 serotype
- Less contagious than measles
Transmission
- Respiratory droplet
- Vertical (placental â major concern)
Clinical (Postnatal Acquired)
- Mild illness usually
- 14-21d incubation
- Pink maculopapular rash (less confluent than measles)
- Posterior cervical + postauricular LAP characteristic
- Low-grade fever
- Adults: arthritis common (hands, wrists, knees), joint swelling
- 3-5 day duration
- â3-day measlesâ historical name
Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS)
- 1st trimester maternal infection = highest fetal risk (50%+ severely affected)
- Decreasing risk with later trimester
- Catastrophic fetal:
- Sensorineural hearing loss (#1, often only abnormality)
- Cataracts, glaucoma
- Cardiac defects (patent ductus arteriosus PDA, pulmonary artery stenosis)
- Microcephaly + intellectual disability
- âBlueberry muffin babyâ â purple papules of extramedullary hematopoiesis
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Thrombocytopenia
- Excess mortality first year
- Vaccinate before pregnancy if non-immune
- Rubella serology routine prenatal in many countries
Diagnosis
- Clinical + serology IgM
- PCR (nasopharyngeal, urine)
- Fetal: amniocentesis PCR + maternal serology
Treatment
- Supportive
- No specific antiviral
- Termination counseling for CRS if 1st trimester
Vaccine (MMR)
- Live attenuated RA 27/3 strain
- 2-dose schedule
- Universal childhood vaccination
- Pregnancy contraindicated (live)
- Theoretical risk but no documented CRS from inadvertent vaccination
Eradication Progress
- Americas region: measles + rubella + CRS eliminated 2015 (WHO declared)
- Re-introductions occur from imported cases
- Goal: global eradication
4ïžâ£ MMR Vaccine Composite
Components
- M (Measles): Edmonston-derived
- M (Mumps): Jeryl Lynn
- R (Rubella): RA 27/3
Schedule
- First dose 12-15 mo
- Second dose 4-6 yr (before school entry)
- Adults non-immune: 1-2 doses depending history
MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella)
- ProQuad combination
- Slightly higher febrile seizure rate at first dose vs MMR + Varicella separate
- 4-6 yr second dose preferred MMRV
Efficacy
- Measles: 97% after 2 doses
- Mumps: 88% after 2 doses
- Rubella: 97% after 2 doses
Contraindications
- Pregnancy (live virus)
- Severe immunocompromise (HIV CD4 < 200 â but consider in HIV stable + CD4 ⥠200)
- Severe egg/neomycin allergy (rare)
- Recent IVIG (within 3-11 months â live vaccine response blunted)
Post-Vaccination Reactions
- Mild fever
- Rash 6-12 days post-vaccination
- Lymphadenopathy
- Arthralgia (rubella component, adults)
- Rare anaphylaxis
Why Annual Booster Not Needed
- Long-lasting immunity (durable from childhood vaccination)
- Re-exposure-based boosting in community
- Some waning (esp. mumps) â outbreak boosters in young adults considered