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Measles hospitalizations, United States, 1977-84: Comparison with national surveillance data

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  • Markowitz, L.E.
  • Tomasi, A.
  • Sirotkin, B.I.
  • Carr, R.W.
  • Davis, R.M.
  • Preblud, S.R.
  • Orenstein, W.A.

Abstract

Trends in measles discharges from hospitals participating in the Commission on Professional and Hospital Activities, Professional Activities Study (CPHA-PAS) from 1977 to 1984 reflected the rapid decline in measles morbidity indicated by national surveillance data with an 88 per cent decrease in hospitalizations and a 95 per cent decrease in reported cases from 1977 to 1984. Overall trends in number, age, and seasonal distribution were also generally similar. Thirty-four per cent of the hospitalizations listed respiratory complications, 8.5 per cent otitis media, and 3.4 per cent neurologic complications.

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  • Markowitz, L.E. & Tomasi, A. & Sirotkin, B.I. & Carr, R.W. & Davis, R.M. & Preblud, S.R. & Orenstein, W.A., 1987. "Measles hospitalizations, United States, 1977-84: Comparison with national surveillance data," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 77(7), pages 866-868.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1987:77:7:866-868_3
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