Current: Measles Outbreak, a Global Situation
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Virology and Viral Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 5501
Special Issue Editor
2. Virology, Veterinary Sciences Division, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Belfast BT4 3SD, UK
Interests: pathogenic mechanisms of RNA viruses (morbilliviruses, respiratory syncytial virus, coronavirus); recombinant vaccine design; genetic markers of virus susceptibility and assessment in small/large animal models; paramyxoviruses; pathogenic mechanisms of measles virus; morbilliviruses; respiratory syncytial virus; coronavirus; vaccine design; vaccination
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Dear Colleagues,
Measles is one of the most infectious diseases known, with 1 individual able to infect up to 15 others. The virus can cause severe complications including pneumonia, ear infections, diarrhea, and post-measles encephalitis (brain inflammation), as well as rare but fatal complications such as subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) and inclusion body encephalitis. The disease is preventable due to a highly effective vaccine with 90-95 % coverage required to give herd immunity and the possibility of eventual elimination. Measles outbreaks are currently happening in most regions of the world. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the suspension of immunization services and hence decline in vaccination rates as well as surveillance in critical areas. Vaccination programmes in war zones are now also severely impacted. Africa, Asia and some South American countries have the highest number of cases with incidence rising in many European countries and the USA. Measles was declared eliminated in the USA in 2000, but outbreaks continue due to unvaccinated international travellers bringing the disease into the country and in some areas, lower vaccine uptake. Similarly, most European countries have rising case numbers, particularly in Romania. According to the World health organisation in 2023, there were an estimated 107 500 measles deaths globally. Overall, millions of children are left vulnerable to measles and approaches are necessary to regain progress and achieve regional measles elimination targets.
Prof. Dr. S. Louise Cosby
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- measles
- vaccination
- surveillance
- complications
- outbreaks
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