Bismarck  (CSi)   The North Dakota State Health Department reports that, a Burleigh County resident initially thought to have measles has now tested negative for the disease.

 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ran a subsequent test on the sample, per protocol.

It went on to say,“Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world,” said Molly Howell, immunization program manager for the NDDoH. “We acted quickly and appropriately based on the testing and information that we had on hand at the time to prevent the spread of measles in the community. We appreciate the cooperation of this individual, schools and community members in response to this situation.”

It added.  Laboratory tests can sometimes produce false positives, though that’s rare, the state health department said.

Previously…

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Health Department has documented the state’s first case of measles in seven years.

Officials say the case was reported Tuesday, in a Burleigh County resident who the department says likely contracted the disease out of state.

The person has recovered and is no longer contagious but went to numerous spots in the Bismarck area while contagious. The Health Department is notifying people who were exposed.

The department says measles is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. Symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes, followed by a rash. All children are recommended to be vaccinated.

It’s the first measles case in North Dakota since 2011, when there was a documented case in Cass County.