Measles in HIV-infected children in southern Africa

A. M. Sheikh; P. Patel; L. Scherzer; C. P. Neumann; G. Anabwani; M. A. Tolle

doi:10.1080/20786204.2012.10874197

Measles in HIV-infected children in southern Africa

A. M. Sheikh, P. Patel, L. Scherzer, C. P. Neumann, G. Anabwani, M. A. Tolle

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Abstract

In recent years, southern Africa has experienced a widespread measles outbreak. Given the high human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence in the region, the particular features of measles in HIV-infected individuals are of interest to clinicians, especially as regards children, as are measles immunisation strategies for this population. This review discusses a case of severe measles in an HIV-infected child in Botswana, focusing on its implications for clinical case management in Botswana and similar settings and for policies on measles immunisation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	163-166
Number of pages	4
Journal	South African Family Practice
Volume	54
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/20786204.2012.10874197
State	Published - 2012
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Botswana
Family medicine
HIV
Measles
Paediatrics
Pneumonia
Preventive health
Southern Africa

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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Family Practice

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