Officials investigating measles case, possible exposure to others in DC and Fairfax County

Measles may be making the rounds in the D.C. area again. The Fairfax County Health Department and the D.C. Department of Health are investigating a recent confirmed case.

Officials say an adult who recently traveled overseas was treated at Inova Fairfax Hospital, has been discharged and is no longer contagious. However, the concern is not over.

There is a possibility others were exposed after the patient visited multiple locations in Washington D.C. and Fairfax County before being diagnosed.

The Fairfax County Health Department said in a news release, "Measles is a highly contagious illness caused by a virus that is spread through coughing, sneezing and contact with secretions from the nose, mouth and throat of an infected individual. While few measles cases are reported in the United States, the disease is common in many parts of the world.

"Symptoms of measles usually appear within 7 to 21 days after exposure and can include fever greater than 101 degrees, runny nose, watery red eyes and cough, followed by a blotchy rash that appears on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. The disease is most severe in infants and adults."

Officials say the individual was contagious between May 10 and May 16 before being diagnosed and people may have been exposed to this affected person at the following locations:

Locations in Washington, D.C.:

Locations in Fairfax County, Va.:

People who may have been at these locations are being asked to contact their health department in that area to determine their risk for measles.

Those in Fairfax County can call 703-267-3511 between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. For those in Washington, D.C., you can contact the D.C. Department of Health at 202-420-0199.

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