Fourth suspected measles case in Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County Health Department is reporting a fourth suspect case of measles in Washtenaw County and announcing new exposure locations related to this case. The new suspect case was a close contact of the first case announced March 11. This suspect case has symptoms consistent with measles and known exposure, but measles has not yet been confirmed with laboratory testing. “There is a limited time after a potential measles exposure when we can offer vaccine or medication to prevent infection,” says Juan Luis Marquez, MD, MPH, medical director with Washtenaw County Health Department. “We are announcing this suspect case immediately because the last day for exposed infants and pregnant or immunocompromised individuals to receive preventative IG treatment is Monday.” The measles virus can live for up to two hours in the air.