niman Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Zika virus diseaseInterim case definition 12 February 2015http://who.int/csr/disease/zika/case-definition/en/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Zika virus diseaseInterim case definition 12 February 2015These interim case definitions have been developed for the purpose of providing global standardization for classification and reporting of Zika virus cases. WHO guidance for the surveillance of Zika virus disease is currently being developed.WHO will periodically review these interim case definitions and update them as new information becomes available.Suspected caseA person presenting with rash and/or fever and at least one of the following signs or symptoms:arthralgia; orarthritis; orconjunctivitis (non-purulent/hyperaemic).Probable caseA suspected case with presence of IgM antibody against Zika virus1 and an epidemiological link2Confirmed caseA person with laboratory confirmation of recent Zika virus infection:presence of Zika virus RNA or antigen in serum or other samples (e.g. saliva, tissues, urine, whole blood); orIgM antibody against Zika virus positive and PRNT90 for Zika virus with titre ≥20 and Zika virus PRNT90 titre ratio ≥ 4 compared to other flaviviruses; and exclusion of other flavivirusesNotes1 With no evidence of infection with other flaviviruses2 Contact with a confirmed case, or a history of residing in or travelling to an area with local transmission of Zika virus within two weeks prior to onset of symptoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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