Post-infective bronchiectasis by measles prior infection - A case report

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2019

Authors

Braz, M (Author) Other; Ferreira, AC (Author) Other; Sousa, AS (Author) Other; Barata, F (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Respiratory Medicine Case Reports

Vol. 26

Pages: 203-205

ISSN: 2213-0071

Publisher: Elsevier

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Authenticus ID: P-00Q-4TP

DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2019.01.016

Abstract (EN): Bronchiectasis (BE) refers to an abnormal and irreversible dilatation of the bronchi. Post-infectious etiology still remains an important and frequent cause. Associated the anti-vaccine movement, measles resurfaces and with all the outcomes that comes from the disease. The present case illustrates one of the possible complication of measles - BE, underlining the importance of vaccination.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 3