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AZ Officials Warn Teen Has Measles Competing In World Hip Hop Championship in Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ. (THECOUNT) — Arizona public health officials say a teenager competing in the World Hiphop Championship in Phoenix has measles and may have exposed others at the dance competition and other areas throughout the city.

The Maricopa County Public Health Department said Friday the teen was infectious with measles from Aug. 9 to Aug. 11 at the Arizona Grand Resort, where the competition was held.

She also traveled through Terminal 2 at Sky Harbor Airport on the evening of Aug. 11. The terminal is used by United, Alaska, Spirit and a handful of small commuter airlines, reports KOLD.

Health department spokeswoman Sonia Singh says the girl lives outside the United States but she can’t say where to maintain confidentiality.

Health officials say anyone potentially exposed to measles should watch for symptoms such as a fever or unexplained rash until Sept. 2.

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Geo quick facts: Phoenix is the capital of the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona. Known for its year-round sun and warm temperatures, it anchors a sprawling, multi-city metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun. It’s known for high-end spa resorts, Jack Nicklaus–designed golf courses and vibrant nightclubs. Other highlights include the Desert Botanical Garden, displaying cacti and numerous native plants – wikipedia.

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