Lancaster coroner asserts newborn death not tied to measles after spleen rupture finding
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Lancaster County coroner says a newborn's death, previously labeled measles-associated by the state health department, was caused by a ruptured spleen with no measles connection; the spleen showed no enlargement or inflammation, and the investigation into the cause continues. The case involved the newborn and mother testing positive for measles, and statewide measles cases total 460 (210 in Lancaster County).
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