Global Measles Situation

Global Transmission Dynamics of Measles in the Measles Elimination Era

Although there have been many epidemiological reports of the inter-country transmission of measles, systematic analysis of the global transmission dynamics of the measles virus (MV) is limited. In this study, we applied phylogeographic analysis to characterize the global transmission dynamics of the MV using large-scale genetic sequence data (obtained for 7456 sequences) from 115 countries betw...

Global distribution of measles genotypes and measles molecular epidemiology.

A critical component of laboratory surveillance for measles is the genetic characterization of circulating wild-type viruses. The World Health Organization (WHO) Measles and Rubella Laboratory Network (LabNet), provides for standardized testing in 183 countries and supports genetic characterization of currently circulating strains of measles viruses. The goal of this report is to describe the l...

Almost forgotten but still dangerous –measles situation in Switzerland

WHO Global Measles Rubella Laboratory Network Meeting

The WHO Global Measles and Rubella Laboratory Network performs a key role in measles and rubella surveillance by confirming suspected cases using standardized and validated testing and reporting procedures. The WHO Measles and Rubella Laboratory Network (LabNet) comprises 679 laboratories globally, almost all of which are following standardized testing and reporting procedures and undergo regul...

Snake-bites: appraisal of the global situation.

The true global incidence of envenomations and their severity remain largely misunderstood, except for a few countries where these accidents are rare or are correctly reported. Nevertheless, this information is essential for drawing up guidelines for dealing with snake-bites, to plan drug supplies, particularly antivenin, and to train medical staff on snake-bite treatments. Since the comprehens...