Measles on the rise, Part 1: Recognising a highly infectious disease before it spreads

This article is the first in a two-part series. It focuses on measles epidemiology, transmission, clinical presentation, diagnosis and complications. Part 2 focuses on measles management, including infection control, public health notification, post-exposure prophylaxis, vaccination and the pharmacist’s role in preventing onward transmission. Click here for Part 2: Managing measles exposure and suspected infection By