Measles and Influenza A/H3N2 Coinfection in a Measles Suspected Infant from Iran

Measles is an acute infectious disease which is highly contagious. This illness is caused by a negative sense, single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family. In spite of having a highly effective vaccine, measles is still a public health concern. In October 2019, Iran has achieved the status of measles elimination using effective vaccination strategies and surveillance system based on WHO recommendations. However, recent COVID-19 pandemic disrupted impeccable immunization services and altered health-seeking behaviors worldwide. Herein, we report a case of measles and influenza co-infection in a nine month-old infant from Bushehr province of Iran