niman Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Minister of Health Violeta Menjivar, reported that in the country have seen an increase in cases of microcephaly and, at the same time confirmed the first event of the birth of a baby suffering from this disease and is related to the virus Zica. http://elblog.com/noticias/registro-30859.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted June 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 El Salvador confirms first case of microcephaly by ZikaCarmina Castro IN NEWSTuesday June 14, 2016 Before the case registered by the Ministry of Health, El Salvador becomes the seventh country confirming delivery where the disease microcephaly is related to Zika virus. (Photo / Reference)Until June 2016, 60 countries are present Zika, 39 are from LatinCurrently, there are 274 pregnant women with suspected ZikaMinister of Health Violeta Menjivar, reported that in the country have seen an increase in cases of microcephaly and, at the same time confirmed the first event of the birth of a baby suffering from this disease and is related to the virus Zica.Given this, El Salvador becomes the seventh country to confirm microcephaly by Zika 60 nations where the virus is circulating, officials of the Ministry of Health (MINSAL) and the representative of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Carlos Waiter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted June 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Minister of Health reports first case of microcephaly by zika in El SalvadorTo date, 48 babies were born with microcephaly, one of them is the one who has tested positive for Zika. 0 CommentsPatients with the disease in the Rosales Hospital Zika | Photo by MHBy Xenia González14.jun.2016 | 10:43Minister of Health Violeta Menjivar, today reported the first case of microcephaly related Zika virus in El Salvador. The finding makes the country the seventh of the Americas to confirm the association between the two conditions. Until the second week of June go 48 newborns with microcephaly, one of them is the one who has tested positive for Zika. Three of the babies died. You may also be interested in : Health recorded 133 cases of microcephaly in 2015These babies are mothers who had no symptoms of the virus, and were asymptomatic cases, the Health Ministry said. The mother of the newborn with microcephaly related to zika is 20 years old and itwas her first pregnancy. Seguirelsalvador.com @elsalvadorcom.@minsalud: Las mujeres que dieron a luz bebés con microcefalia no presentaron síntomas de #zika. Video: X. González12:49 - 14 jun 2016 Retweets 11 me gusta According Menjívar there is already a protocol for monitoring pregnant women carrying the virus and children with microcephaly are born in the country. You may also be interested in : ¿Risk for mothers of babies with microcephaly?. To date, Health has been in control at 274 pregnant women with symptoms related to zika Menjivar said: "I want to appeal for calm and comply with the recommendations of the national health system." You may also be interested in : rising cases of concern and Guillain Barré zika http://www.elsalvador.com/articulo/nacional/ministra-salud-reporta-primer-caso-microcefalia-por-zika-salvador-115828?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted June 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Authorities confirm first case of microcephaly by zikaRadio 102nueveJune 14, 2016 | 11:32 a.m.Follow Radio102.9 A + A-Health Ministry officials (MINSAL) Tuesday confirmed the first case of microcephaly by Zika virus. The minister, Violeta Menjivar, reported to have been an increase in suspected cases."There are 274 pregnant women with suspected zika with monitoring (of these) gave birth to 118 children without microcephaly," he explained the official during a press conference.The authorities presented the results of the 2016 registered 48 cases, among them was the first case of microcephaly associated with zika."From 48 microcefalias, three babies died. Microcephaly always has been, not all Zika leads to microcephaly "he said.El Salvador is the seventh country to confirm microcephaly by Zika 60 countries where the virus circulates.http://102nueve.com/noticia/nacional/autoridades-confirman-primer-caso-de-microcefalia-por-zika/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted June 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Health Ministry confirms first case of microcephaly caused by Zika in El SalvadornationalHealthJune 14, 20160 The Digital MetropolitanoThis morning officials from the Ministry of Health confirmed the first case of microcephaly in a newborn caused by Zika virus.Microcephaly is a consistent anomaly insufficient development of the skull, often accompanied by cerebral atrophy.Although until the second week of June 48 cases of microcephaly in the country, representing an increase from the records of the ministry, only one case has been directly linked to the Zika virus were presented.El Salvador is the seventh country to confirm microcephaly by Zika 60 countries where the virus circulates.November 2015 to June this year, a total of 274 pregnant women with suspected Zika were recorded, 100% had follow-up, of them, 118 gave birth to their children, none with microcephaly.Minister Violeta Menjivar said "microcephaly has always been ... Not everything Zika leads to microcephaly."The confirmed case is a 20 year old woman who gave birth to her first child.http://www.elmetropolitanodigital.com/2016/06/ministerio-de-salud-confirma-primer-caso-de-microcefalia-causado-por-zika-en-el-salvador/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted June 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Confirms first case of microcephaly by Zika in El SalvadorSalvadoran health authorities - although they had themselves reported an increase in microcephaly - had no confirmed case linked between this disease and Zika virus. Until today.Drafting0 Health Minister and coordinator of the National Health System, Violeta Menjivar, confirmed Tuesday during a press conference, the first case of microcephaly associated with Zika virus in El Salvador.According to the minister, the system of Salvadoran public health has been an increase of microcephaly in the country in recent months, a situation that becomes more worrisome because between November 2015 and June 2016 have been registered at least 274 pregnant women Zika suspected. Of these, and already 118 children gave birth without microcephaly.Microcephaly (or reduction of the skull) is a is an anomaly that is insufficient development of the skull, often accompanied by cerebral atrophy that may cause the immediate death of the baby at birth.The link between Zika and microcephaly alerted several countries in Latin America, USA and Spain after being discovered earlier this year; however, Salvadoran health authorities - although they had themselves reported an increase in microcephaly - had no confirmed cases linked between this disease and virus Zika.Hasta today.http://diario1.com/nacionales/2016/06/confirman-primer-caso-de-microcefalia-por-zika-en-el-salvador/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Health Minister and coordinator of the National Health System, Violeta Menjivar, confirmed Tuesday during a press conference, the first case of microcephaly associated with Zika virus in El Salvador.According to the minister, the system of Salvadoran public health has been an increase of microcephaly in the country in recent months, a situation that becomes more worrisome because between November 2015 and June 2016 have been registered at least 274 pregnant women Zika suspected. Of these, and already 118 children gave birth without microcephaly.Microcephaly (or reduction of the skull) is a is an anomaly that is insufficient development of the skull, often accompanied by cerebral atrophy that may cause the immediate death of the baby at birth.The link between Zika and microcephaly alerted several countries in Latin America, USA and Spain after being discovered earlier this year; however, Salvadoran health authorities - although they had themselves reported an increase in microcephaly - had no confirmed cases linked between this disease and virus Zika.Hasta today.http://diario1.com/nacionales/2016/06/confirman-primer-caso-de-microcefalia-por-zika-en-el-salvador/
niman Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 El Salvador confirms the first case of links between the zika and microcephaly in the countryBY EUROPE PRESS MADRID | 15.06.2016 - 3:32 El Salvador confirms the first case of links between the zika and microcephaly in the country MADRID | EUROPA PRESS TagsEl Salvador El Mundo Medical Research GeneticsThe Ministry of Health of El Salvador Tuesday confirmed the first case of links between the zika and microcephaly in the country, adding that so far this year there has been an increase in suspected cases.Minister of Health Violeta Menjivar, said that so far in 2016 there have been 48 cases, of which one has caused genetic abnormalities resulting in microcephaly."El Salvador is the seventh country to confirm microcephaly by zika 60 countries where the virus is circulating," he said, as reported by the Salvadoran newspaper El Mundo.Experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) warned in early June that "thousands" of babies infected with the virus zika could suffer various anomalies, which has urged governments to strengthen surveillance beyond microcephaly. "The spatiotemporal cases of microcephaly with the outbreak of zika and the evidence resulting from the reports and epidemiological studies were carried relationship have a strong scientific consensus that the virus is implicated in congenital anomalies," they said.Specifically, they detailed it may cause craniofacial disproportion, cerebral dysfunction, seizures, irritability, spasticity (muscle stiffness), and "difficulties" in the digestive system and vision.WHO has declared a global health emergency by the virus, which, according to the forecasts of the international organization, could affect between three and four million people in Latin America and the Caribbean, the region hardest hit by the outbreak.http://noticias.lainformacion.com/salud/investigacion-medica/Salvador-confirma-primer-vinculacion-microcefalia_0_926307422.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:51pm EDTRelated: HEALTHEl Salvador says confirms first case of microcephaly linked to Zika El Salvador confirmed on Tuesday its first case of microcephaly in a baby linked to the Zika virus, the health ministry said."Year-to-date 48 cases of microcephaly have been reported, of which one has been determined to be due to Zika," Health Minister Violeta Menjivar told reporters.U.S. health officials have concluded that Zika infections in pregnant women can cause microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size that can lead to severe developmental problems in babies. The World Health Organization has said there is strong scientific consensus that Zika can also cause Guillain-Barre, a rare neurological syndrome that causes temporary paralysis in adults.The connection between Zika and microcephaly first came to light last fall in Brazil, which has now confirmed more than 1,400 cases of microcephaly that it considers to be related to Zika infections in the mothers. (Reporting by Mexico City Newsroom)http://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-zika-elsalvador-idUSKCN0Z02M0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 El Salvador confirms its first case of birth defect due to ZikaZika infections in pregnant women can cause microcephaly which is a birth defect marked by small head size and can lead to severe developmental problems in babies. By: Agencies | El Salvador | Updated: June 15, 2016 9:33 amThe connection between Zika and microcephaly was first found in Brazil which has reported 1400 such cases so far. (Source: Reuters file photo)Health officials in El Salvador have confirmed the first case of a severe birth defect associated with the Zika virus.Public Health Minister Violeta Menjivar said on Tuesday that the baby boy with microcephaly was born recently to a 20-year-old mother.“Year-to-date 48 cases of microcephaly have been reported, of which one has been determined to be due to Zika,” he told reporters. El Salvador confirmed the presence of the Zika virus in December 2015. The government had identified 278 pregnant women suspected of having the virus. Of those, 118 have already given birth to babies without microcephaly.http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/el-salvador-confirms-first-case-of-microcephaly-linked-to-zika-2853765/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 http://www.elespanol.com/mundo/20160615/132816723_8.html El Salvador confirmed the first case of microcephaly linked to ZikaThe Central American country is the seventh in which this occursMinister of Health of El Salvador, Violeta Menjivar, confirmed Tuesday the first case of microcephaly in a baby, born last April, linked to the Zika virus, which El Salvador becomes the seventh country to register this types of cases."We have confirmed the first case of association Zika and microcephaly (a newborn) , " he revealed the head of the Ministry of Health (MINSAL) at a press conference in which he did not specify the exact date or place of birth " to preserve the anonymity of the family. " Menjivar said that in El Salvador" microcephaly has always been "and that so far this year totaling 48 cases of infants with this disease, which killed three and only 'one we I could confirm that it has to do with the virus. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 El Salvador confirms first Zika-linked birth defectJune 15, 2016El Salvador on Tuesday confirmed its first case of microcephaly in a baby that was linked to a Zika infection in the mother.Microcephaly is a birth defect that causes an abnormally small head and deformed brain.Health Minister Violeta Menjivar said the infant was born in April to a family living in the country's central La Paz province, and the Zika connection was proved "a short while ago."Zika, a virus typically carried by mosquitos, was first detected in the Central American country in November and 10,476 cases of infection have been recorded.Among them, the health ministry counted 274 pregnant women suspected to have been infected with Zika. Of those, 118 gave birth to babies without microcephaly.Menjivar noted that cases of babies with microcephaly believed caused by Zika have also occurred in countries including Brazil, Colombia, Martinique, Panama, Puerto Rico and the United States.Abortion is illegal in El Salvador, a predominantly Christian country.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-06-el-salvador-zika-linked-birth-defect.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Salvador on Tuesday confirmed its first case of microcephaly in a baby that was linked to a Zika infection in the mother.Microcephaly is a birth defect that causes an abnormally small head and deformed brain.Health Minister Violeta Menjivar said the infant was born in April to a family living in the country's central La Paz province, and the Zika connection was proved "a short while ago."Zika, a virus typically carried by mosquitos, was first detected in the Central American country in November and 10,476 cases of infection have been recorded.Among them, the health ministry counted 274 pregnant women suspected to have been infected with Zika. Of those, 118 gave birth to babies without microcephaly.Menjivar noted that cases of babies with microcephaly believed caused by Zika have also occurred in countries including Brazil, Colombia, Martinique, Panama, Puerto Rico and the United States.Abortion is illegal in El Salvador, a predominantly Christian country.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-06-el-salvador-zika-linked-birth-defect.html
niman Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 El Salvador confirms Zika-linked microcephaly caseBy ASSOCIATED PRESSPUBLISHED: 18:10 EST, 14 June 2016 | UPDATED: 18:10 EST, 14 June 2016 SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Health officials in El Salvador have confirmed the first case of a severe birth defect associated with the Zika virus.Public Health Minister Violeta Menjivar said Tuesday that the baby boy with microcephaly was born recently to a 20-year-old mother.El Salvador confirmed the presence of the Zika virus in December 2015. The government had identified 278 pregnant women suspected of having the virus. Of those, 118 have already given birth to babies without microcephaly.Babies with microcephaly have abnormally small heads and underdeveloped brains.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3641929/El-Salvador-confirms-Zika-linked-microcephaly-case.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now