Epidemiological, Clinical, and Clinical Course Profile of Measles during the 2023–2024 Outbreak in Burkina Faso

Introduction

Measles is a widespread exanthematous febrile illness caused by a paramyxovirus of the genus Morbillivirus. The reservoir is exclusively human, and transmission occurs between humans. It is one of the most contagious infectious diseases. In Burkina Faso, measles remains a public health problem. The country experienced a major epidemic from November 2023 to August 2024.

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