Measles Resurgence: A Wake-Up Call for Emergency Departments.

Despite measles being declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, recent outbreaks in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. highlight the need for emergency departments to reacquaint themselves with the disease. With many physicians having little experience treating measles firsthand, rapid detection and diagnosis become crucial. Dr. Nicholas Cozzi from Rush University Medical Center underscores the challenge, emphasizing the importance of recognizing measles symptoms, especially as it may not be the first consideration for physicians encountering patients with fever and rash.