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  • Peru - 37 pregnant women with Zika virus

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    MoH: so far they reported 37 pregnant contagion zika

    MoH official said that specialized staff undergoes constant evaluation pregnant.


    DraftingJuly 16, 2016 - 4:30 PM

    The Ministry of Health (MoH) has reported so far 37 cases of pregnant women with the Zika virus , ten of which already gave birth with the good news that their babies do not have microcephaly, deputy minister of the sector, Percy Minaya reported .

    Examinations . The official told RPP that specialized personnel underwent evaluation newborns with brain and spinal studies also imaging, such as CT scans, after which it was concluded that none had malformations.

    Constants assessments. Reported that the other 27 cases are made ​​to the respective assessments, basically with ultrasound to see if the virus who contracted their mothers affected to some extent. "So far we have seen no injury, no cases of microcephaly possible."

    Complications . It should be noted that the first trimester is crucial and that if the spread of the virus occurred in that period, there is increased risk that the baby develops a problem, because there is not yet a complete neurological development of the baby.

    Control . Minaya added that epidemiological control, especially in endemic areas such as Ja?n, Cajamarca, is essential and asked the population if present symptoms, go quickly to the health, for care and fumigate your home and the his neighbors.

    "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
    -Nelson Mandela
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