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Mohave County epidemiologist reports rising measles cases and other surveillance updates
Summary
Anna Scherzer reported a cumulative 2025 diseases summary showing a spike in measles (over 200 Arizona cases linked to the outbreak, ~97% unvaccinated) and higher‑than‑normal salmonellosis counts; the board asked about strain typing and TB surveillance.
The Mohave County Board of Health received a cumulative report on reportable diseases Jan. 26 that showed an increase in vaccine‑preventable illnesses, a salmonellosis uptick and routine respiratory virus activity.
Epidemiologist Anna Scherzer told the board that in 2025 measles and pertussis case counts “shot right up,” and she said the county’s data include more than 200 Arizona residents linked to a measles outbreak, with 11 hospitalizations at the time she compiled the report and about 97% of cases…
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