This illustration is a 3D graphic representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle, that is studded with glycoprotein tubercles. (Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Idaho health officials are searching for other possible measles exposures after the highly contagious virus was reported in a child visiting southeast Idaho on international travel.
The child, who officials said was not vaccinated, was not hospitalized after seeing a health care provider for measles symptoms, the state health department announced in a news release Friday. The child was not an Idaho resident, state health department spokesperson AJ McWhorter told the Idaho Capital Sun.
Health officials say the investigation into the case is ongoing. Officials say the child traveled in the region and several states, including Wyoming, while infectious — from Aug. 7 through Friday. Officials said the child’s travel history was incomplete, and said other people could be exposed that public health officials haven’t identified.