Publications by authors named "Maria Magdalena Salom Castell"
Coordinated public health actions following the identification of a measles case arriving on an international flight, Spain: December 2022-January 2023.
Noemí López-Perea Silvia Rivera Ariza María Magdalena Salom Castell Conchita Izquierdo Gómez Montserrat Guillaumes
Travel Med Infect Dis
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Contact tracing is essential for managing infectious measles cases, especially in countries where measles is primarily imported.
- In response to a suspected measles case on an aircraft, Spanish public health authorities and airlines quickly coordinated efforts for rapid contact tracing.
- The prompt administration of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and proper information helped prevent further transmission, contributing to the continued elimination of measles in Spain.