Jent, Philipp; Trippel, Mafalda; Frey, Manuel; Pöllinger, Alexander; Berezowska, Sabina; Langer, Rupert; Furrer, Hansjakob; Béguelin, Charles Antoine (2018). Fatal Measles Virus Infection After Rituximab-Containing Chemotherapy in a Previously Vaccinated Patient. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 5(11), ofy244. Oxford University Press 10.1093/ofid/ofy244
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We report the case of a young patient treated with rituximab-containing chemotherapy who was infected with measles despite previous vaccination. Treatment with vitamin A, ribavirin, and immunoglobulins was started; nevertheless he developed severe pneumonitis and deceased. Broad vaccination coverage is crucial in protecting vulnerable subjects.