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Sensitivity of Measles rRT-PCR Testing During an Outbreak in Persons without Rash

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Kimberly Gressick
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Stephanie Gretsch *
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Thomas D Filardo *
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Peter M DeJonge
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Brian F Borah
DOI:10.1093/cid/ciag405delete
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During the 2024 Chicago measles outbreak, 120 real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) tests were performed on 117 symptomatic persons with measles exposure, but without rash; test sensitivity was 78% (7 true positive). After an initial negative test, providers should maintain suspicion of measles and repeat testing as symptoms progress.

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Clinical Infectious Diseases cover
Clinical Infectious Diseases
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Chicago Department of Public Health
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CDC
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