Microcephaly Cases In Tolima Colombia Increase To Four

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Sandra Liliana Torres, secretary of health department revealed that the baby was born in Tolima clinic with microcephaly however, is not confirmed that the zika would have caused the condition.

The minor is one of four suspected cases of pregnancies was associated with virus zika in the region.

"He was born with a time of 37 weeks gestation, the son of a mother of 22 years old and was placed in intensive care clinic. The baby is stable awaiting test results to determine alterations " so she said.

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Study first case of microcephaly in Ibague I might be related to the zika

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June 20, 2016 -  6:10 Am - 

  

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National Institute of Health has not yet confirmed that the virus transmitted by aedes aegypti vector is the cause of the disease the child.  

Sandra Liliana Torres, secretary of health department revealed that the baby was born in Tolima clinic with microcephaly however, is not confirmed that the zika would have caused the condition.

The minor is one of four suspected cases of pregnancies was associated with virus zika in the region.

"He was born with a time of 37 weeks gestation, the son of a mother of 22 years old and was placed in intensive care clinic. The baby is stable awaiting test results to determine alterations " so she said.

The National Institute of Health practice 10 molecular tests to determine the cause of the malformation that can be infectious, genetic, environmental or zika virus.

In Tolima 5,594 cases have been reported of which 687 are pregnant and four would be related to the zika.

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It investigates whether the case of microcephaly is related to zika

The Ministry of Health Department reported that a few days ago a baby was born in Tolima Clinic with congenital malformation (microcephaly), although it has raised the possibility that the status of the newborn is related to the zika, the Secretariat said that this does not you can set yet.

The baby was born with a gestational age of 37 weeks. 

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June 20, 2016 - 5:01

Why he said that the only entities to determine the causes of the malformation, is the Ministry of Health and the National Institute of Health, NIH.

"He boy born with congenital malformation last week is one of four suspected cases of Zika virus associated with pregnancies that the Secretariat reported to the INS, "said the Portfolio through a statement.

Once known the case, the Institute shall proceed with 10 molecular tests to determine the cause of the baby's condition. At this point oriented infectious, genetic, environmental or zika origin hypothesis are handled.

Similarly, a brain scan, ophthalmologic evaluation, hearing, consultation genetics and pediatric neurology is performed.

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Until April the national government had confirmed two cases of newborns affected by zika.

Also, there is an official report that in Colombia, recorded 140 per year related to microcephaly, births of this figure in Tolima there are between three and five per year.

In the epidemiological bulletin No 23 INS, 874 cases have been reported in pregnant women, this figure 403 are confirmed, 461 are suspects clinic and 10 are suspected in municipalities without diagnostic confirmation.

The National Institute of Health, explains that "between epidemiological weeks 1 through 23 of 2016 have confirmed six cases of microcephaly associated with Zika virus, 50 cases were dismissed and 81 are under consideration."

Also that of the "notified of neurological syndromes with a history of illness compatible with Zika virus infection, by territorial entity of residence during the special supervision, in Tolima 20 cases have been reported."

Finally, the Ministry of Health of the Department, continue to carry out the work of monitoring and reporting to the INS.

Similarly, the campaigns will be strengthened prevention in all municipalities in the region, he reported that dependency.

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Sunday June 19, 2016 5:21 pm

The Ministry of Health of Tolima informs the public that last Thursday was born in Tolima Clinic a child with congenital malformation (microcephaly) but not confirmed as a case associated with the Zika virus. Therefore the Secretariat wishes to clarify the following:  1 . The Secretariat is not the entity to confirm positive cases of the Zika virus in pregnant women. This responsibility is the Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the National Institute of Health (NIH).  2. The child born with congenital malformation last week is one of the 4 cases of suspected pregnancies associated with the zika reported at the time that the virus  Secretariat to INS. He was born with a gestational age of 37 weeks, the son of a mother of 22 years old and was incarcerated at UCI. It is stable awaiting test results to determine alterations. 3. After this birth INS practice 10 molecular tests to determine possible causes of the malformation that can be infectious, genetic, environmental or Zika virus. It is not known with certainty how long the results will be known. Positive or negative case, the INS will forward the respective tab congenital malformations to the Secretariat. 4. A Week 22 Tolima has reported 5,594 cases of which 687 are pregnant and which 4 cases are suspected to congenital malformation associated with Zika. 5. In Colombia born every year 140 cases for various reasons and in Tolima 3 to 5 year. To date the country has not confirmed any microfefalia birth associated with Zika. 6. The Ministry of Health Department will continue its monitoring work for the notification to the INS and enforce the relevant protocols.  The Ministry of Health of Tolima continue to provide the support to institutions and the wider community through  prevention campaign was Task looking and is the Zika.

 

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baby was born with microcephaly in Ibague

This case could be associated with the Zika virus.

Caracol Radio20/06/2016 - 14:11

The Ministry of Health of Ibagué confirmed that in the city and was born the first baby with microcephaly severe that could be related to thevirus Zika. However, it is still waiting for the Ministry of Social Protection and the National Institute of health confirm whether the disease of the newborn is because the mother was infected with the virus during pregnancy.

According to Health Secretary Salazar Valentina, the baby was born in Tolima Clinic and, today, still in hospital with his mother.

While microcephaly is related to several factors, it is likely that in this case is related to the virus Zika . Today the Secretary will be making an official statement on the case.

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