niman Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Colombian health officials report 5 cases of Zika-associated microcephalyPublished May 22, 2016Fox News Latino Brazil hit by mysterious rash of babies born with small heads More than 2,700 babies have been born in Brazil with microcephaly this year, up from fewer than 150 in 2014. Brazil's health officials say they're convinced the jump is linked to a sudden outbreak of the Zika virus that infected Pereira, though international experts caution it's far too early to be sure and note the condition can have many other causes. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (AP) – Colombian authorities are reporting that five babies have been born in the country this year with microcephaly associated with the rapidly spreading Zika virus.The National Health Institute also said Saturday that there have been 4,097 confirmed cases of Zika in pregnant women so far in 2016.The mosquito-borne virus has been linked to microcephaly, a condition where babies are born with abnormally small heads. It can also cause a potentially deadly temporary paralysis syndrome known as Guillain-Barre.Colombian authorities had previously reported two cases of Zika-associated microcephaly in April.http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/health/2016/05/22/colombian-health-officials-report-5-cases-zika-associated-microcephaly/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 ColombiaSunday May 22, 2016 - 12:01 AMIn Colombia five cases of microcephaly are reported zikaZika by the epidemic, which began in Colombia last October and authorities say will last until next June, it is expected that some 300 cases of children born with microcephaly appear between May and September.Santander have been confirmed in 55 cases of zika, 3,189 cases are classified as suspected clinically and 347 remain unconfirmed.(Photo: Colprensa / LIBERAL VANGUARDIA)Colombia recorded five cases of newborns with microcephaly associated Zika virus that has infected 83,889 people since last October, according to the National Institutes of Health, INS, and where the epidemic is in decline phase."We have confirmed five cases of microcephaly associated with Zika virus, 26 cases were dismissed and 50 cases are in study"Said INS latest epidemiological bulletin published yesterday.In April this year had confirmed the first two cases of microcephaly in newborns associated with the Zika virus, registered in Cundinamarca and Norte de Santander.By the epidemic, which began in Colombia last October and according to the authorities will be extended until June this year, it is expected that some 300 cases of children born with microcephaly appear between May and September."However, the new estimates we project with the National Institute of Health realize that may occur between 95 and 300 cases of microcephaly, up to 380 cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome and a maximum of 200,000 clinical cases of the disease across the country, "said Deputy Minister of Public Health and Health Services Delivery Fernando Ruiz GómezThe illnessThis serious and irreversible malformation, which according to recent studies can be caused by Zika virus in fetuses, is characterized by an abnormally small skull size in newborns and associated neurological deficits.Since the beginning of the epidemic have been reported 6,402 cases of Zika virus infection confirmed by laboratory and clinical suspects 77,487. Of these, 15,038 have affected pregnant.On the other hand, since December they have been reported 529 cases of mainly neurological syndromes of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a history compatible with Zika virus fever, found in the verification process.The virusThe zika spreads among humans through mosquito Aedes aegypti, present in 130 countries and also spread dengue, yellow fever and chikungunya. But recent studies claim that it can also be transmitted sexually among humans carriers of the virus, in some cases asymptomatic.There is no vaccine, treatment or rapid tests for this virus discovered in 1947 in Uganda diagnosis. According to WHO, at least a dozen laboratories and government agencies around the world are working on a vaccine whose marketing could take years.Two of the five cases are santanderThe INS confirmed on April 22 the first two cases of microcephaly directly associated with the Zika virus in Santander. The report was presented by the Secretary of Health Department, Claudia Amaya Ayala, who reported that comes to babies with about three months infants whose mothers were diagnosed with zika during pregnancy, "not disclose the municipalities where such cases were reported. We want to protect the identity of children. " According to the official, in Santander currently being studied three cases of babies with microcephaly related zika in the region.http://www.vanguardia.com/colombia/359306-en-colombia-se-reportan-cinco-casos-de-microcefalia-por-zika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Published Date: 05/22/2016 22:57:59Subject: PRO / ESP> Zika - Colombia: microcephaly, cases updateArchive Number: 20160522.4238489ZIKA - COLOMBIA: microcephaly, CASE UPDATE************************************************** ****A statement from ProMED-mailhttp://www.promedmail.orgProMED-mail is a program of theInternational Society for Infectious Diseaseshttp://www.isid.orgDate: May 22, 2016Source: Globedia Peruhttp://pe.globedia.com/colombia-registra-casos-microcefalia-zika?utm_source=Boletín de noticias&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=Boletín[Edited by Jaime Torres and Jorge González]Colombia recorded five cases of babies born with microcephaly associated Zika virus that has infected 83,889 people since October, according to the National Institute of Health (INS), whose epidemic is in decline phase."We have confirmed five cases of microcephaly associated with Zika virus, 26 cases were dismissed and 50 cases are under consideration," said INS latest epidemiological bulletin published Saturday.Zika by the epidemic, which began in Colombia last October and authorities say will last until June, it is expected that about 300 cases of children born with microcephaly appear between May and September.This serious and irreversible malformation, which according to recent studies can be caused by Zika virus in fetuses, is characterized by an abnormally small skull in newborns and associated neurological deficits.Since the beginning of the epidemic have been reported 6,402 cases of Zika virus infection confirmed by laboratory and clinical suspects 77,487. Of these, 15,038 have affected pregnant.On the other hand, since December they have been reported 529 cases of neurological syndromes - mainly of Guillain-Barre syndrome - with a history compatible with Zika virus fever, found in the verification process.The zika spreads among humans through mosquito _Aedes aegypti_, present in 130 countries and also spread dengue, yellow fever and chikungunya. But recent studies claim that it can also be transmitted sexually among humans carriers of the virus, in some cases asymptomatic.There is no vaccine, treatment or rapid tests for this virus discovered in 1947 in Uganda diagnosis. According to WHO, at least a dozen laboratories and government agencies around the world are working on a vaccine whose marketing could take years.Reported by: Jaime R. Torres <[email protected]>- ProMED-ESP-----................. Jt, jg[While we all want the end not only of the epidemic zika, but many others, consider somewhat risky to try to predict the end of an epidemic putting tentative dates and deadlines. There are many variables involved; and, for example humans have no immediate control over the weather, which may favor vector breeding. You have to put all the effort in those areas where it can influence, such as preventive measures, starting with improving the socioeconomic conditions of many people and educating them, since such actions fighting not only the vector zika, dengue and chikungunya, but other infectious and communicable diseases. It is a subject, rather than political decision, common sense. Moderator Jorge González]http://promedmail.org/direct.php?id=20160522.4238489 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Associated PressMay 21, 2016, at 2:46 p.m.+ More BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian authorities are reporting that five babies have been born in the country this year with microcephaly associated with the rapidly spreading Zika virus.The National Health Institute also said Saturday that there have been 4,097 confirmed cases of Zika in pregnant women so far in 2016.The mosquito-borne virus has been linked to microcephaly, a condition where babies are born with abnormally small heads. It can also cause a potentially deadly temporary paralysis syndrome known as Guillain-Barre.Colombian authorities had previously reported two cases of Zika-associated microcephaly in April.http://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2016-05-21/colombia-5-cases-of-zika-associated-microcephaly-this-year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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