Reemergence of Measles in South Korea: Implications for Immunization and Surveillance Programs

Measles immunization in IRAN

The Reemergence of Measles.

Measles, or rubeola, is a highly infectious, acute viral illness of childhood that is considered eliminated in the USA but has reemerged in the past few years. Globally, an estimated 20 million cases of measles continue to occur, and it remains a leading cause of death among young children. It is rare in the USA and other first world countries, but numerous outbreaks have occurred in the USA re...

Reemergence of Foot-and-Mouth Disease, South Korea, 2000–2011

Five outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease have occurred in South Korea during 2000-2011. Macro-analysis of these outbreaks showed a correlation with outbreaks in countries in eastern Asia. Genetic analyses of food-and-mouth disease viruses in South Korea showed a correlation with viruses that are prevalent in neighboring countries.

Reemergence of Japanese Encephalitis in South Korea, 2010–2015

Age of Measles immunization in tropics