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Measles made a stealthy return as another virus took the spotlight

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In short

Recent findings show that measles experienced a stealthy comeback while another virus dominated public attention. The resurgence unfolded largely away from the primary spotlight of global health observation. This research was formally highlighted by the journal Nature based on a study originally published in Nature Medicine by the GBD 2023 Measles Collaborators.

Key points

  • A major infectious disease can regain ground when global health focus shifts elsewhere.: A major infectious disease can regain ground when global health focus shifts elsewhere.
  • The GBD 2023 Measles Collaborators provided the underlying evidence documenting this resu…: The GBD 2023 Measles Collaborators provided the underlying evidence documenting this resurgence.
  • Prominent coverage in Nature underscores the recognized significance of the quiet viral c…: Prominent coverage in Nature underscores the recognized significance of the quiet viral comeback.

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Measles made a stealthy return as another virus took the spotlight

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-03387-3

References

GBD 2023 Measles Collaborators. Nature Med. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-026-04661-7 (2026).

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