Epidemiological Alert: neurological syndrome, congenital malformations, and Zika virus infection: implications for public health in the Americas

http://www.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&Itemid=270&gid=32405&lang=en.%20Accessed%20January%2016,%202016.

Given the increase of congenital anomalies, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and other neurological and autoimmune syndromes in areas where Zika virus is circulating and their possible relation to the virus, 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 for the possible increase in demand at all healthcare levels and specialized care for neurological syndromes, and to strengthen antenatal care. In addition, Member States should continue efforts to reduce the presence of mosquito vectors through an effective vector control strategy and public communication.

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: Recomendar aos Estados membros que estabeleça e mantenha a capacidade de confirmar os casos de Virus Zika. Preparar Instalações de saúde para possível aumento nos atendimentos neurológicos Fortalecer atenção ao Pré-Natal.
Available languages: English
Congenital Abnormalities/embryology, Guillain-Barre Syndrome/complications, Aedes/virology, Dengue Virus, Epidemiologic Surveillance Services, Vector Control of Diseases, Zika virus
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