According to the CDC, there have been 712 confirmed cases of the measles as of April 10, 2025.1 Physicians, students, and researchers may find it useful to learn more about diagnosis, treatment, and patient support. Below are some resources available through Becker Medical Library.
Unless otherwise noted, users must be on the WUSM internet network or log-in to a Becker proxy account to access these resources.
Point of care/Clinical Resources:
- Visual Dx: provides diagnostic information along with photos of measles rashes on various skin tones.
- UpToDate: Includes information about diagnosis (including differential diagnoses), treatment, and management. Patient information sheets are also available.
Textbook chapters:
- “Rubeola virus: Measles and subacute sclerosing panencephalitis” from Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (2023), Clinical Key
- “Measles” from Netter’s Infectious Diseases, 2nd Edition, Clinical Key
- “Serious Viral Infections: Measles” from Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, Access Medicine
Additional Resources (all open access/no log-in required)
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Measles Frequently Asked Questions
- Patient information about measles from MedlinePlus
- WashU: Health Communications Research Laboratory: Measles Cases Still Rising (includes downloadable infographics about vaccines for older adults)
- St. Louis Children’s Hospital: Medical Animation: Measles (explains how measles are transmitted, infection symptoms, and treatment options in plain language)
- AAP Red Book: Measles Resources for Healthcare Providers (Includes the Red Book’s chapter about measles and links to webinars and other helpful resources)
Have questions or need more information? Please contact askbecker@wustl.edu.