Estimating #measles susceptibility and #transmission #patterns in #Italy: an epidemiological assessment
Summary Background Identifying measles transmission patterns and the most susceptible populations is crucial for anticipating and preventing outbreaks . The aim of this study was to assess the current epidemiology of measles in Italy to provide key metrics to anticipate and prevent future transmission risks. Methods In this epidemiological assessment study , we analysed measles epidemiological data from the National Integrated Measles and Rubella Surveillance System coordinated by the Department of Infectious Diseases of the Istituto Superiore di SanitĂ in Italy from Jan 1, 2013, to Dec 31, 2022. We analysed individual case records to assess the proportion of transmission that occurred in different settings; we also used pairs of measles cases to estimate the generation time and the proportion of transmission episodes between population groups defined by age and vaccination status. All suspected cases meeting the measles case definition were included in our analysis. Data, complemented...