Epidemiological update: neurological syndrome,congenital anomalies,and Zika vírus infection

http://www.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&Itemid=270&gid=32879&lang=en.%20Accessed%20January%2017,%202016.

Given the increase of congenital anomalies, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and other neurological and autoimmune syndromes in area sw here Zika virus is circulating, the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) recommends its Member States establish and maintain the capacity to detect and confirm Zika virus cases, prepare healthcare facilities to respond to a possible increased demand of specialized care for neurological syndromes, as well to strengthen antenatal care. In addition, Member States are urged to continue with their efforts to reduce the presence of mosquito vector sthrough an effectivevector control strategy andcommunication to the public.

Author(s): Pan American Health Organization, World Health Organization Originator(s): Pan American Health Organization, World Health Organization
Resource added in: 14/03/2016
Objective: Preparar as instalações de saúde para responder a um eventual aumento da procura de atendimento especializado para síndromes neurológicas. Para reforçar os cuidados pré-natais. Reduzir a presença de mosquito vetor.
Available languages: English
Vector Control of Diseases, Congenital Abnormalities/epidemiology, Guillain-Barre Syndrome/epidemiology, Microcephaly/epidemiology, Virus Diseases/prevention & control, Zika virus, Aumento de microcefalia
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