Pneumopathie rougeoleuse hypoxémiante chez un adulte immunocompétent

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease
and one of the biggest causes of morbidity and mortality
in the world. Transmission occurs from person to person
through direct contact or by aerosolization of pharyngeal
secretions. It can be responsible for severe respiratory
and neurological complications. The diagnosis is clinical,
confirmed by serology, PCR or culture of the measles
virus. Treatment is symptomatic and prevention is based
on a well conducted vaccination. In severe cases, the use
of vitamin A is recommended by the World Health Organization, at least in chidren. Antivirals (ribavirin) have not
been shown to be effective in clinical practice. We present
a severe respiratory form of measles, affecting a young
immunocompetent adult.