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Ongoing rubella outbreak among adolescents in Salaj, Romania, September 2011–January 2012
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View Affiliations Hide AffiliationsCorrespondence:D Jantadenisa.janta insp.gov.ro
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Citation style for this article: . Ongoing rubella outbreak among adolescents in Salaj, Romania, September 2011–January 2012. Euro Surveill. 2012;17(7):pii=20089. https://doi.org/10.2807/ese.17.07.20089-en Received: 26 Jan 2012
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Abstract
A rubella outbreak has been ongoing in Salaj, Romania since September 2011 involving 1,840 probable and confirmed cases among mainly unvaccinated adolescents. The index case had onset of illness on 6 September 2011. The highest number of cases was recorded among 10-14-year-olds and 15-19-year-olds. Complications were recorded for 11 cases and included meningitis and arthritis. Although the peak has passed, surveillance is being maintained in the region.
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