TABLE 1.
Measles Case-Patient Characteristics by Hospitalization Status
| Characteristic | Hospitalized (n = 14) | Non-Hospitalized (n = 7) | Total (n = 21) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age (range) | 1 y (6 m-11 y) | 2 y (4 m-51 y) | 1 y (4 m-51 y) |
| Clinical Presentation | |||
| Median temperature in °C (range) | 39.6 (38.4–40.4) | 38.4 (37.2–39.4) | 39.4 (37.2–40.4) |
| Classic rash progressiona, (%) | 10 (71) | 6 (86) | 16 (76) |
| Any rash, (%) | 14 (100) | 6 (86) | 20 (95) |
| Cough, (%) | 14 (100) | 6 (86) | 20 (95) |
| Coryza, (%) | 14 (100) | 7 (100) | 21 (100) |
| Conjunctivitis, (%) | 14 (100) | 4 (57) | 18 (86) |
| Koplik spots, (%) | 7 (50) | 2 (39) | 9 (43) |
| Complications | |||
| Dehydration, (%) | 14 (100) | 14 (67) | |
| Diarrhea, (%) | 9 (64) | 3 (43) | 12 (57) |
| Vomiting, (%) | 9 (64) | 2 (29) | 11 (52) |
| Otitis, (%) | 6 (43) | 1 (14) | 7 (33) |
| Croup, (%) | 4 (29) | —d | 4 (19) |
| Bronchiolitis, (%) | 2 (14) | — | 2 (10) |
| Pneumonia, (%) | 2 (14) | — | 2 (10) |
| Thrombocytopenia, (%) | 1 (7) | — | 1 (5) |
| Any complications, (%) | 14 (100) | 3 (43) | 17 (81) |
| Underlying conditions, (%) | 3 (21)b | — | 3 (14)b |
| Co-infections, (%) | 1 (7)c | — | 1 (5)c |
a
From head to trunk and extremities.
b
All 3 had asthma or reactive airway disease.
c
Group A Streptococcus and influenza type B.
d
None.