Synopsis of an Article Assignment

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SYNOPSIS OF AN ARTICLE
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SYNOPSIS OF AN ARTICLE1
Introduction
Measles is a contagious viral infection that spread through the air from an infected
person during coughing or sneezing. The common symptoms of the disease include cough,
fever, running nose and red eyes (Cdc.gov, 2019). The aim of the assignment is to discuss an
article from ProMed Digest briefly, PRO/SOAS> Measles - Pakistan: (Balochistan) (2020)
state about the fatality of the impact of the disease on Pakistan.
Discussion
The article aims to vividly describe the recent impact of Measles in Pakistan on 11
January 2020 five children that were suffering from measles died in Kali, Taki that is an area
of Chaman, Balochistan province in Pakistan. Additional information in the article states that
the exact figure of children suffering from measles is unknown, and it is unclear about the
provision of the immunization program in the area. Thus, the article states that vaccination
coverage in a sub-optimal manner can be the cause of such an outbreak; however, the
investigation related to epidemiological and laboratory is important. According to the article,
the disease is a highly contagious infection, and insignificant white spots known as Koplik’s
spot are formed inside the mouth after 2 to 3 days of the initiation of the symptom. Rashes
appear on the face that starts to spread all over the body. Other complications include
diarrhea observed among 8% of cases, pneumonia in 6% people and middle ear infection
among 7% of the patient population. According to the article, the disease can be passed
genetically from the mother, who is immune to it, however, passes the antibodies through
placenta, especially among those suffering from infection rather than by vaccination. These
antibodies are weak in nature, as it offers immunity to infants for nine months only. As
reported in the article that in the developed countries the children are immunised after 12
months of life against Measles which is a part of a vaccination program known as MMR or