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Year : 2016 | Volume
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Clinical findings and outcome of measles outbreak in an African city
Ibrahim Aliyu
Department of Paediatrics, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Bayero University, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Ibrahim Aliyu Department of Paediatrics, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano State Nigeria
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None | Check |
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Background: Measles still poses a big heath threat in Nigeria. Of concern is the increasing cases of parental/caregiver's refusals of vaccine acceptance which will further worsen efforts to curtail this menace. Measles may cause complication warranting admission. Therefore, this study reviewed common indications for measles admission during the 2013 outbreak. This should serve as a guide on their common presentation and ensure adequate preparation for future outbreaks while efforts are geared toward eradication. Materials and Methods: This research is a retrospective and epidemiological study. Medical records of all cases of measles were reviewed during January-May 2013 and were analyzed, and relevant information were extracted. Results: There were 176 cases of measles; however, 8 files had incomplete data and were excluded from relevant analysis. There were 108 males and 60 females with male-to-female ratio of 1.8:1. Out of all the subjects, 60.7% were not immunized, and only 18.5% had complete immunization. Half of the subjects had bronchopneumonia alone; bronchopneumonia with diarrhea disease was present in 26.2%, while the least recorded case was convulsion with diarrhea disease. Eighty-one percent of the subjects were discharged without complications, only 9 (7.4%) of the 122 well-nourished subjects had complications and 12 (63.4%) subjects with marasmus had most complications and 11 (6.5%) deaths were recorded mostly among the malnourished children. Conclusion: Measles is a health concern in Nigeria; many children are still not vaccinated despite availability of vaccines, and bronchopneumonia and diarrhea diseases are common indications for admission. |
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