niman Posted January 30, 2016 Report Posted January 30, 2016 January 27 updatehttp://combateaedes.saude.gov.br/noticias/244-ministerio-da-saude-investiga-3-448-casos-suspeitos-de-microcefalia
niman Posted January 30, 2016 Author Report Posted January 30, 2016 Ministry of Health investigates 3,448 suspected cases of microcephalyPosted: Wednesday, January 27, 2016, 19:30 | Last Updated on Friday, January 29, 2016, 17h32 | Hits: 909 In cases that remain under investigation, other 270 were confirmed to have the disease, and 462 were classified as discardedThe Ministry of Health and the states investigating 3,448 suspected cases of microcephaly across the country. The new report released on Wednesday (27) also points out that 270 cases have had microcephaly confirmation, and 6 with respect to the Zika virus. Other 462 reported cases have been discarded. In all, 4,180 suspected cases of microcephaly were recorded until 23 January. "The increase of suspected cases reported this past week was lower compared to previous weeks. The increase in reported cases was 7%, with respect to the release of January 20. Already the number of cases disposed of in the same period grew 63%, from 282 to the current 462, "said Claudio Maierovitch, director of the Department of Surveillance of Communicable Diseases of the Ministry of Health.In total, 68 deaths were reported due to congenital malformations after delivery (stillbirth) or during pregnancy (miscarriage). Of these, 12 were confirmed to the relationship with congenital infection, all in the Northeast, 10 in Rio Grande do Norte, one in Ceará and one in Piauí. Continue research in 51 deaths and five have already been discarded.It should be noted that the Ministry of Health is investigating all cases of microcephaly or defects reported by the states, and the possible relationship with the Zika virus and other congenital infections. The microcephaly can be caused by various infectious agents beyond Zika, such as syphilis, toxoplasmosis, Other Infectious Agents, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus and Herpes Viral.According to the report, the 4,180 cases reported since the beginning of the investigation on 22 October last year - were recorded in 830 municipalities in 24 Brazilian states. The Northeast region has 86% of reported cases and Pernambuco continues with the highest number of cases that remain under investigation (1125), followed by the states of Paraíba (497), Bahia (471), Ceará (218), Sergipe (172 ), Alagoas (158), Rio Grande do Norte (133), Rio de Janeiro (122) and Maranhão (119).So far, they are with indigenous circulation of Zika virus 22 units of the federation. They are: Goiás, Minas Gerais, Federal District, Mato Grosso do Sul, Roraima, Amazonas, Para, Rondonia, Mato Grosso, Tocantins, Maranhao, Piaui, Ceara, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraiba, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Bahia, Espírito Santo , Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Parana.TESTING - Currently, the movement of the Zika is confirmed by PCR with molecular biology technology. From the confirmation in a particular locality, the other diagnoses are made clinically, for medical assessment of symptoms. The Ministry of Health distribute thousand 500 tests to perform diagnostic PCR (molecular biology) for Zika virus.As a result, public laboratories will expand 20 times the capacity of the exams, from thousand to 20 thousand monthly diagnostics.The first 250,000 units is scheduled for delivery in February, initially to 27 laboratories, four of reference and 23 Central Laboratories of Public Health (LACEN). It is expected that the other 250,000 tests are available from the second half. In total, the Ministry of Health invested R $ 6 million for the purchase of products.The recommendation of the Ministry of Health, as Surveillance Protocol and response to occurrence of microcephaly, is to be prioritized for the test, pregnant women with symptoms of Zika virus, pregnant women microcephalic baby, and infants with suspected microcephaly.ORIENTATION - The Ministry of Health advises pregnant women to adopt measures to reduce the presence of disease-transmitting mosquitoes by eliminating breeding sites, and protect themselves from mosquito exposure, such as keeping doors and closed or screened windows, wear pants and shirt with long sleeves and use repellents allowed for pregnant women. Distribution of reported cases of microcephaly by UF until January 23, 2016 Regions and Federative UnitsMicrocephaly cases and / or malformations suggestive of congenital infectionCumulative total of reported cases 2015-2016ResearchConfirmedDiscardedBrazil3,4482704624,180Alagoas15800158Bahia4713527533Ceará21847229Maranhão119015134Paraíba49731181709Pernambuco1,1251381101,373Piauí910091large northern river1336015208Sergipe17200172Northeast2,9842683553,607Holy Spirit520052Minas Gerais813948Rio de Janeiro12200122Sao Paulo180018Southeast region200139240AcreNo registryNo registryNo registryNo registryAmapáNo registryNo registryNo registryNo registryAmazonNo registryNo registryNo registryNo registryFor6006Rondônia1001Roraima5005Tocantins7001282North region8201294Federal District50914Goiás620062Mato Grosso110037147Mato Grosso do Sul3014Midwest region180047227Paraná20810Santa Catarina0011Rio Grande do Sul0101South region21912filed under: News
Admin Posted February 3, 2016 Report Posted February 3, 2016 Registration Date: 02/02/2016 19:02:18 the change in the 02/02/2016 19:02:18REPORT CARDHealth investigates 3,670 suspected cases of microcephaly in the countryThey are being investigated all cases of microcephaly and other disorders of the central nervous system, including the possible relationship with the Zika virus and other congenital infectionsThe Ministry of Health and the states investigating 3,670 suspected cases of microcephaly across the country.This represents 76.7% of reported cases. The new report released on Wednesday (2) points out, too, that 404 cases have had microcephaly confirmation and / or other disorders of the central nervous system, and 17 with respect to the Zika virus. Other 709 reported cases have been discarded. In all, 4,783 suspected cases of microcephaly were registered by 30 January.The new figures show rise in cases already classified as confirmed and discarded in the last week, compared to previous weeks. The growth of the investigated and classified cases was 52%, with respect to the report on 23 January. Were 732 the previous week, rising to the current 1,113.In total there were 76 reported deaths from microcephaly and / or alteration of the central nervous system after birth (stillbirth) or during pregnancy (miscarriage). Of these, 15 were investigated and confirmed for microcephaly and / or alteration of the central nervous system, and five had identification of Zika virus in fetal tissue. Another 56 are still under investigation and five have already been discarded.It should be noted that the Ministry of Health is investigating all cases of microcephaly and other disorders of the central nervous system, informed by the states and the possible relationship with the Zika virus and other congenital infections. The microcephaly can be caused by various infectious agents beyond Zika, such as syphilis, toxoplasmosis, Other Infectious Agents, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus and Herpes Viral.According to the report, the 404 confirmed cases since the beginning of the investigation on 22 October last year - were recorded in 156 municipalities in nine Brazilian states: Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte , Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande do Sul. the Northeast region has 98% of the municipalities with confirmed cases, and Pernambuco continues with the greatest number of municipalities with confirmed cases (56), followed by the states of Rio Grande do Norte (31) , Paraíba (24), Bahia (23), Alagoas (10), Piauí (6), Ceará (3), Rio de Janeiro (2) and Rio Grande do Sul (1).So far, they are with indigenous circulation of Zika virus 22 units of the federation. They are: Goiás, Minas Gerais, Federal District, Mato Grosso do Sul, Roraima, Amazonas, Pará, Rondônia, Mato Grosso, Tocantins, Maranhão, Piauí, Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraiba, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Bahia, Espírito Santo , Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Parana.Guidance- The Ministry of Health advises pregnant women to adopt measures to reduce the presence of Aedes aegypti, with the elimination of breeding sites, and protect themselves from mosquito exposure, keeping doors and windows closed or screened, wear pants and shirt sleeve and use repellents allowed for pregnant women.ZIKA - The Ministry of Health will announce in the coming weeks the compulsory notification of cases identified as infection Zika virus in Brazil. Currently, the Unified Health System (SUS) does not account for the number of cases of infections Zika. Currently, the monitoring is done by the sentinel surveillance system to monitor the movement of the virus and provide support for measures to prevent the disease.WHO - The World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday Public Health Emergency of International Importance (PHEIC) by Zika virus and its possible association with microcephaly and neurological syndromes.The decision was recommended by the WHO Emergency Committee to the President of the organization, Margaret Chan, based on virus understanding of technical information Zika passed by Brazil, France, the United States and El Salvador.The public health emergency of international concern is an extraordinary event that requires a coordinated response. This international recognition should facilitate the search partnerships around the world, bringing together the efforts of governments and experts to address the situation.Brazil has been a protagonist in the management of the increasing cases of microcephaly. When he decreed Emergencies in Public Health National Importance, signaled the WHO possibility of an internationally important event and, since then, we put ourselves at the disposal of the organization for clarification and supply of technical materials.The WHO recommendations no travel restrictions or trade with countries, regions and / or territories with the transmission of Zika virus. It is recommended that people will travel to areas with transmission of Zika virus take appropriate measures to avoid mosquito bites. In Brazil, the recommendation of the Ministry of Health is for the population, especially pregnant and childbearing women, take simple measures that can avoid contact with Aedes aegypti, using repellents, protect themselves from mosquito exposure, keep doors and windows closed or screened and wear pants and long-sleeved shirt.Distribution of reported cases of microcephaly by UF until January 30, 2016Regions and Federative UnitsMicrocephaly cases and / or malformations suggestive of congenital infectionCumulative total of reported cases 2015-2016in researchconfirmeddiscardedBrazil3,6704047094783Alagoas1041566185Bahia5089946653Ceará234710251Maranhão132016148Paraíba46037253750Pernambuco1,1591531351,447Piauí662710103large northern river1546315232Sergipe17800178Northeast2,9954015513947Holy Spirit520052Minas Gerais2103758Rio de Janeiro196210208Sao Paulo101025126Southeast region370272444Acre200020AmapáNo registryNo registryNo registryNo registryAmazonNo registryNo registryNo registryNo registryFor6006Rondônia1001Roraima7007Tocantins84017101North region118017135Federal district301215Goiás690069Mato Grosso111046157Mato Grosso do Sul3014Midwest region186059245Paraná10910Santa Catarina0011Rio Grande do Sul0101South region111012 Agency HealthCare Press Release (61) 3315-2005 / 3580/2351http://portalsaude.saude.gov.br/index.php/cidadao/principal/agencia-saude/22032-saude-investiga-3-670-casos-suspeitos-de-microcefalia-no-pais
Admin Posted February 3, 2016 Report Posted February 3, 2016 12:15 a.m.Brazilian officials have lowered the country's number of suspected microcephaly cases, to 3,670 from 3,893 on Jan. 20. Brazil's Heath Ministry says the rare brain defect in babies has been confirmed in 404 of those cases.The ministry says microcephaly cases since Oct. 22 have been confirmed in 156 cities in nine states, most in Brazil's impoverished northeast. That region is the epicenter of the outbreak of the Zika virus.The report published Tuesday says 17 of the 404 confirmed microcephaly cases have been linked to Zika infections.Infants with microcephaly have smaller than normal heads and their brains do not develop properly. Many fetuses with the condition are miscarried, and others die during birth or shortly after. Those who survive suffer from developmental and health problems.http://bigstory.ap.org/article/52f57f3f5e0f48f5a9469acad6318faf/latest-4th-case-zika-identified-spain
niman Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Posted February 3, 2016 Zika-linked baby defects rising in BrazilPublished: 3:12 pm, Wednesday, 3 February 2016The number of newborns with abnormally small heads linked to the Zika virus in Brazil had increased to 4074 as of January 30 from 3718 a week earlier, the Brazilian Health Ministry says.Of a total of 4783 notified cases of the severe neurological condition called microcephaly reported since October, 709 were found to be negative, the ministry said on Tuesday.The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global emergency on Monday over the rapid spread through the Americas of the mosquito-borne Zika virus that Brazilian authorities say is causing the brain defects in babies.Eight in every 10 of the microcephaly cases are in the poverty stricken northeast region of Brazil where the Zika virus was first detected in May.One-third of them are in the state of Pernambuco where doctors first suspected the virus was infecting pregnant women in the early stages of gestation and stunting the brain development of the fetuses. The link between the virus and the birth defects has not been scientifically established.The first known case of Zika virus transmission in the United States was reported in Texas on Tuesday by local health officials, who said it likely was contracted through sex and not a mosquito bite.Reuters- See more at: http://www.skynews.com.au/news/world/sthamerica/2016/02/03/zika-linked-baby-defects-rising-in-brazil.html#sthash.qlatYL0W.dpuf
niman Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Posted February 12, 2016 | Fri Feb 12, 2016 3:14pm ESTRelated: HEALTHBrazil reports more microcephaly cases under investigationSAO PAULO Brazil's health ministry on Friday reported 4,314 suspected and confirmed cases of microcephaly, a birth defect causing an abnormally small head in newborns, up from 4,074 cases on Feb. 2.Of those, 462 were confirmed as microcephaly and 41 were determined to be linked to the Zika virus that has spread rapidly through the Americas but is most common in Brazil. (Reporting by Caroline Stauffer; Editing by Sandra Maler)http://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-zika-brazil-microcephaly-idUSKCN0VL2BH?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews
niman Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Posted February 17, 2016 Brazil says 'most' of confirmed microcephaly cases linked to ZikaPosted 18 Feb 2016 03:15 1 Email More A A RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's Health Ministry on Wednesday said that "most" of the 508 confirmed cases of microcephaly reported in the country are likely related to the ongoing outbreak of Zika virus infections.The ministry earlier in the day reported a total of 4,443 suspected and confirmed cases of the rare defect, up from 4,314 a week earlier. It did not, however, update its total of 41 cases in which it said that microcephaly had been linked by laboratory tests to Zika infections.In a clarification, it said that the government would cease to update the confirmed number of linked cases because "the Health Ministry considers that there were Zika virus infections in most of the mothers whose babies have been diagnosed" with the condition.Of the total reported on Wednesday, Brazil said 508 cases of microcephaly have been confirmed, while 3,935 are still being investigated.Microcephaly is a condition marked by abnormally small head size that can result in developmental problems. Brazil is investigating a surge in the number of cases across the country in conjunction with the outbreak of Zika, but have not yet proven that the virus can cause microcephaly.Zika has now spread to more than 30 countries and has led the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency.(Reporting by Paulo Prada)http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/health/brazil-says-most-of-con/2525006.html - Reuters
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