Measles Re-emergence and How it Becomes Deadly
The United States is experiencing a significant measles outbreak, with more than 250 cases reported across multiple states and two confirmed deaths. As this highly contagious virus continues to spread, pathologists—who play a critical role in detecting and diagnosing the disease—discuss its impact.
On March 13, 2025, leading pathologists from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) briefed members of the media on the challenges of measles testing, the factors driving the outbreak, and why measles can be deadly for some patients.
Panelists:
Donald Karcher, MD, FCAP, President, College of American Pathologists, Professor and Immediate Past Chair, Department of Pathology, at the George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC
Ben Bradley, MD, PhD, FCAP, Member, CAP Microbiology Committee, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pathology, University of Utah and Medical Director, Virology, ARUP Laboratories