Two cases of measles have been reported at the San Martino hospital in Genoa, Italy in the last 48 hours, sparking concern among health officials. Matteo Bassetti, director of Infectious Diseases at the hospital, took to social media to raise the alarm about the reemergence of the disease.
Bassetti shared his concerns through a post stating, “Measles is back. Indeed, it has returned.” He referenced a historical book from 1971 written by Professor Dante Bassetti and Professor Clotilde Jannuzzi to highlight the resurgence of measles.
The recent cases at the hospital included a 40-year-old foreign man hospitalized with measles virus pneumonia and a 25-year-old Italian woman who was discharged. Both patients were not vaccinated against measles. Bassetti expressed hope that this is not the beginning of an epidemic in Liguria, emphasizing the importance of doctors being vigilant in identifying and testing for measles when faced with a rash.
Health officials in Genoa are urging awareness and caution to prevent the spread of measles, especially in the midst of outbreaks in other regions of Italy. It is crucial for healthcare providers to be proactive in diagnosing and treating cases of the highly contagious disease.
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