There is evidence that measles vaccine recipients can shed measles virus. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Detection of measles virus RNA in urine specimens from vaccine recipients.

Abstract Source:

J Clin Microbiol. 1995 Sep ;33(9):2485-8. PMID: 7494055

Abstract Author(s):

P A Rota, A S Khan, E Durigon, T Yuran, Y S Villamarzo, W J Bellini

Article Affiliation:

P A Rota

Abstract:

Analysis of urine specimens by using reverse transcriptase-PCR was evaluated as a rapid assay to identify individuals infected with measles virus. For the study, daily urine samples were obtained from either 15-month-old children or young adults following measles immunization. Overall, measles virus RNA was detected in 10 of 12 children during the 2-week sampling period. In some cases, measles virus RNA was detected as early as 1 day or as late as 14 days after vaccination. Measles virus RNA was also detected in the urine samples from all four of the young adults between 1 and 13 days after vaccination. This assay will enable continued studies of the shedding and transmission of measles virus and, it is hoped, will provide a rapid means to identify measles infection, especially in mild or asymptomatic cases.

Article Published Date : Aug 31, 1995
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Measles : CK(2053) : AC(172)
Additional Keywords : Vaccine Failure : CK(283) : AC(38), Vaccine Shedding : CK(247) : AC(44)
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: Measles : CK(621) : AC(72), Vaccination: Mumps-Measles-Rubella (MMR) : CK(832) : AC(116)

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Key Research Topics

Disease

Measles

Anti-Therapeutic Action

Vaccination: Mumps-Measles-Rubella (MMR)
Vaccination: Measles

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