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- Title
Fatal Measles Virus Infection After Rituximab-Containing Chemotherapy in a Previously Vaccinated Patient.
- Authors
Jent, Philipp; Trippel, Mafalda; Frey, Manuel; Pöllinger, Alexander; Berezowska, Sabina; Langer, Rupert; Furrer, Hansjakob; Béguelin, Charles
- 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.
- Publication
Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2018, Vol 5, Issue 11, pN.PAG
- ISSN
2328-8957
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/ofid/ofy244