Confirmed Microcephaly Cases In Brazil Increase To 1551

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06.07.2016 at 18h04

Ministry of Health confirmed 1,551 cases of microcephaly in Brazil

Folder considers that most cases were due to virus infection zika

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Microcephaly cases reach 1,551 in BrazilAE

The Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday (7), new numbers of cases of microcephaly in Brazil. They are confirmed 1,551 cases of the disease and other nervous system disorders, suggestive of congenital infection throughout the country.

The report gathers information sent weekly by state health departments related to week 22 of this year, which runs through June 4.

A total of 7,830 suspected cases reported since October 2015 - of which 3,017 remain under investigation. Other 3,262 were discarded because of normal tests, or because they have microcephaly and or malformations confirmed because no infectious or do not meet the case definition.

Infants with microcephaly are suffering with uncontrollable crying, convulsions and irritation

 

Of the total confirmed cases, 224 were confirmed by specific laboratory criteria for zika virus. The Ministry of Health, however, points out that this figure does not represent adequately the total number of cases related to the virus. The folder considers that there was infection zika most of the mothers who had babies with a final diagnosis of microcephaly. The 1,551 confirmed cases in Brazil occurred in 556 municipalities located in 25 Brazilian states and the Federal District.There is no confirmation register only in the state of Acre.

In relation to deaths in the same period, there were 310 suspected deaths of microcephaly and / or alteration of the central nervous system after birth or during pregnancy (miscarriage or stillbirth) in the country. Of these, 69 were confirmed to microcephaly and / or alteration of the central nervous system. Other 197 remain under investigation and 44 were discarded.

Pregnant women who get diagnosed earlier deal better with microcephaly of children

The Ministry of Health says it 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.Microcephaly may be caused by , various infectious agents beyond zika such as syphilis, toxoplasmosis, other infectious agents, rubella, cytomegalovirus and herpes viral. 
The folder guides pregnant women adopt measures to reduce the presence of Aedes aegypti, the elimination of breeding, and protect themselves from mosquito exposure, keeping doors and windows closed or screened, wear pants and long sleeved shirts and use repellents allowed to pregnant women.

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List of weekly reports

http://portalsaude.saude.gov.br/index.php/o-ministerio/principal/leia-mais-o-ministerio/197-secretaria-svs/20799-microcefalia