C228 KLP1-KLP Task:2 Community Outbreak Western Governors University

A. Description of the Disease and Case Study: Community Outbreak of Measles Measles (Rubeola) is a viral infection and is preventable with the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. Symptoms typically develop 7-14 days post exposure. Common symptoms are high fever (can spike to 104o), cough, runny nose, red, watery eyes, maculopapular rash and tiny white spots on the oral mucosa (Koplik spots).1 The outbreak discussed in this paper occurred in Clark County, Washington December 31, 2018. A 10 year old unvaccinated child arrived in Clark County from the Ukraine and several days after arrival the child was evaluated at an Urgent Care for complaint of Fever, cough and maculopapular rash. January...