12,600 Zika Cases in Martinique

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Zika virus: 12,600 people infected in Martinique

• By Jean-Claude SAMYDE
• Published 03/21/2016 | 3:42, updated 03/21/2016 | 3:42

Epidemiological indicators to March 17, show the continuation of the epidemic in Martinique with 12 600 cases. The infection was confirmed in 75 pregnant women, 3 patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome , and 3 patients with severe neurological forms.

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The virus transmitted by the bite of the mosquito  Aedes continues to spread in Martinique.As of March 17, the estimated cumulative number of consultations with a general practitioner Zika is 12 600. 
The laboratory confirmation of infection Zika is now reserved for pregnant women and patients with severe or complications. 96 visits for suspected Zika were carried out by SOS Médecins 10% of the total activity of these health professionals.  The week of March 7 to 13, 12 passages for suspected Zika are recorded in the pediatric emergency MFME, (Women's House of the Mother and Child). At the adult emergency, the trend is stable with 8 consultations for Zika.  The infection is confirmed biologically in 75 pregnant women and in three patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome. In total, three other severe neurological forms are confirmed to Zika virus. Finally, five cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome are reported waiting biological analyzes are ongoing. No deaths can be directly attributed to Zika has been reported to date. 




 

Spatial distribution of cases suggestive  Spatial distribution of clinically suggestive cases of Zika seen by sentinel physicians from 15 February to 13 March 2016.
 

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The map shows a viral movement throughout the island with 10 towns whose incidence is higher than the county average of 144 cases per 10 000 inhabitants. Viral Traffic is clearly intensifying in coastal windward coast (south and center). 

 

What to do if infection is confirmed to Zika virus for pregnant women

A monthly ultrasound monitoring for pregnant women are recommended looking for morphological abnormalities oriented infectious neurological signs and malformations (biparietal diameter and head circumference). See Document Ministry of Health.

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