Second measles case reported in Colorado

Colorado health officials have now confirmed two cases of measles in the Denver area in the first cases reported in the state since 2006.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said Thursday that one case was confirmed in a man who traveled to Denver from India last month. That man was infectious when he visited the Dermatology and Laser Institute of Colorado in Lone Tree.

On Friday, the department said a second case of measles has been confirmed in a man who visited the same doctor’s office. State epidemiologist Lisa Miller says that man may have exposed others to the disease, and more cases could start popping up.

In 2006, Colorado had a single confirmed case.

Symptoms include a runny nose, rash, fever, cough and red, watery eyes.