epidemics

SANTO DOMINGO. Zika and cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) associated with the virus continue to increase in the country and affecting the pregnant population, a segment that most worries the authorities of the Ministry of Public Health (MSP).
The epidemiological bulletin number 14 details that have been reported 1 477 suspected cases of Zika until last April 9, including 56 confirmed. That is, 208 new cases.
Of this amount, 109 are pregnant, which was identified in 19 virus in sample fluids (blood or urine).
The report also states that 65 women had symptoms of the disease in the first 24 weeks of gestation.
In the epidemiological week between April 3 and April 9, they were reported 13 new cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) in persons suspected of having suffered the Zika virus people, increasing the figure to 35 affected.
This new number of cases, a total of seven correspond to the Santo Domingo province.
It is recalled that the Ministry of Public Health issued a resolution ordering hospitals and clinics to report cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome related to Zika virus.
Observation possibility microcephaly
Upon confirmation of the relationship between the Zika virus and microcephaly in infants during the first trimester of pregnancy, the Minister of Public Health, Altagracia Guzman Marcelino, has reiterated on several occasions couples the need to delay pregnancy during this 2016.
Meanwhile, health authorities maintain special surveillance to cases of women in state of pregnancy suspected of having the virus, especially those with less than 24 weeks gestation.
Until yesterday, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported a total of 35 countries in the Americas that confirmed indigenous cases (vector-borne) infection of Zika virus.
the day
Last weekend, the Ministry of Public Health and State institutions held the fourth National Day of Social Mobilization, where mosquito breeding places were eliminated nationwide, to reduce the incidence of Zika virus, Dengue and Chikungunya .
"We will continue educating the population on prevention, to raise awareness and culture that is necessary to eliminate breeding sites, because it is the best way to reduce these vector-borne diseases," he said through a communication Health Minister.
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