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Pennsylvania infant died of measles
A 6-week-old infant with a rare neurological disorder called Amish lethal microcephaly died after contracting measles, according to Lancaster County coroner Dr. Stephen Diamantoni. The case is among two reported measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania that have sparked debate over how deaths are classified, with officials differing on whether they should be officially counted as measles deaths. The infant’s death was confirmed as caused by measles, while a second infant’s death was attributed to a spleen laceration, not measles. The outbreak has resulted in over 570 cases, primarily among unvaccinated individuals, highlighting ongoing concerns about low vaccination rates and the severity of the epidemic.
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