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Spotting a potential threat: Measles among pediatric solid organ transplantation recipients.

Victoria A StatlerThomas FoxMonica I Ardura
Published in: Pediatric transplantation (2023)
While measles is infrequently reported in pediatric SOT recipients, morbidity and mortality remain significant. A high index of suspicion is warranted in susceptible SOT recipients with clinically compatible illness or exposure. Providers must recognize this risk, educate families, and be aware of both classic and atypical presentations of measles to rapidly identify, isolate, and diagnose measles in pediatric SOT recipients. Continued efforts to optimize measles vaccination both pre- and post-SOT are warranted.
Keyphrases
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