Analysis of measles incidence in the Republic of Bashkortostan during the period of activation of epidemic process

Aim. To assess the characteristics of measles incidence in the Republic of Bashkortostan during the period of activation of epidemic process and to establish the clinical, epidemiological and laboratory characteristics of the disease.

Material and methods. Analysis of 27 medical records of patients diagnosed with measles who underwent inpatient treatment at the Ufa Republican Clinical Hospital in the period from March to August 2023.

Results. Measles was most often registered in children aged 3-7 years old, while in 67% of cases the children had never been vaccinated against measles; only 2 children received 1 dose of the vaccine. Among adults, only 1 person was not vaccinated; the rest had received only 1 dose in childhood. All patients had moderate measles and, in general, had a typical course. Atypical course of measles was detected in 1 patient in the form of absence of enanthema and exanthema. More than 70% of patients showed absolute and relative leukopenia in the general blood test. The diagnosis of measles was confirmed by enzyme immunoassay analysis. Four family foci of infection were identified, one of which is given as a clinical example.

Conclusion. In order to reduce the incidence of measles, it is necessary to maintain a high level of population commitment to vaccination, as well as to ensure full immunization coverage of individuals who have not received the second dose of the vaccine.

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