In Russia the incidence of measles rose by more than three times in 2018
In Russia the incidence of measles rose by more than three times in 2018 MOSCOW, 30 Jul — RIA Novosti. About 2.5 thousand cases of measles have been identified in Russia in 2018, 66 regions, compared with 2017 the incidence has increased almost 3 times, while more than half of diseased — children, told RIA Novosti press-service of Ministry of health of Russia. “In 2018, the incidence rate of measles was 1.73 per 100 thousand population (2017 — 0,5). Was 2 538 cases of measles in 66 regions of the country (in 2017 — 54)… In the age structure of cases of measles remains high, the proportion of children of 55.4%”, — stated in the message. The press service said that deaths from measles in the last year, and most cases have been associated with importation of infection from abroad, which is confirmed by the research conducted.ArticleFaith in intensive care: