Vietnam: At least 108 deaths from measles virus some experts fear is becoming more dangerous to the lungs

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Vietnam ministry quadruples child mortality from measles to at least 108, epidemic declaration pending

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Updated : 04/16/2014 12:25 GMT + 7

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Also at that meeting, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long said there was no report on any changes in the toxicity of the virus, which has two types: H1 commonly found in northern Vietnam and D8 rampant in the southern region.

Long said in response to the worries of some health experts who maintained that the measles virus appears to have become more dangerous as it can damage the lungs of patients and thus claim their lives rapidly....