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18-year-old dies of measles in PA from severe neurological complication

Tuesday, September 15, 2026


An 18-year-old in Pennsylvania died from acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, a neurological condition that can occur as a complication of measles infection. The individual had contracted measles prior to developing the condition. State health officials confirmed the death in 2026.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/09/measles-kills-18-year-old-in-pa-fourth-death-as-state-outbreak-nears-700-cases/

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