Classification of measles breakthrough cases in an elimination setting using a comprehensive algorithm of laboratory results: why sensitive and specific IgM assays are important
Objective: In 2006, a measles outbreak occurred in Catalonia (Spain), six years after endemic measles was declared eliminated. This study aimed to classify 19 confirmed measles breakthrough cases (BC) using a high-performance avidity assay developed in 2010. Methods: Serum specimens were tested by i...
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Elsevier
2021
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/303209ad01414ff7bd3aa3178fef565c |
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