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Map shows more than 1,100 measles cases across U.S. as outbreak grows

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The number of confirmed measles cases in the U.S. has passed 1,197 , with infections in at least 32 states.

The largest outbreak so far this year has been in West Texas , but cases have been reported in other states.

Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases, and in some cases can cause brain damage.

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