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Measles outbreak in displacement camp — DTM&H MCQ

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An 8-month-old malnourished infant in a displacement camp has clinically suspected measles. What vitamin A regimen should accompany isolation, supportive care and outbreak vaccination activity?

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Correct answer: E — 100,000 IU orally now and again after 24 hours

The best answer is “100,000 IU orally now and again after 24 hours”. WHO age-banded treatment gives 100,000 IU to infants aged 6–11 months on diagnosis and repeats the same dose the next day. The 200,000-IU dose is for children at least 12 months old; treatment should not wait for serology in an outbreak.

Reference: WHO: Measles outbreak response and vitamin A treatment: https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2023-DON440