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Lancaster County, PA infant confirmed to have died from measles

Lancaster County, PA infant confirmed to have died from measles

Summary

A six-week-old baby in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died from measles, confirmed by the county coroner. The infant also had a rare genetic condition called Amish lethal microcephaly, which can cause breathing problems.

Key Facts

  • The infant was six weeks old at the time of death.
  • Measles was confirmed as the cause of death by the Lancaster County coroner.
  • The child had Amish lethal microcephaly, a rare genetic disorder.
  • Amish lethal microcephaly can lead to respiratory (breathing) infections.
  • The death happened last month but was confirmed recently.
  • Pennsylvania health officials reported two other recent measles-related deaths in unvaccinated people.
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