sharon sanders
Editor-in-Chief & President
Registration Date: 09/03/2016 18:03:00 the amended 09/03/2016 18:03:00 the
REPORT CARD
[h=1]Health investigated 4,231 cases of microcephaly[/h]
It has been confirmed 745 suspected cases of microcephaly and other nervous system disorders, suggestive of congenital infection. Other 1,182 cases were discarded
The Ministry of Health is investigating 4,231 suspected cases of microcephaly and other nervous system disorders, suggestive of congenital infection. Cases already analyzed, 745 were confirmed and 1,182 discarded.Since the beginning of the investigation have been reported 6,158 suspected cases of microcephaly. Data from epidemiological report from the Ministry of Health are sent weekly by the state departments of Health and were closed on Saturday, March 05.
The 745 confirmed cases occurred in 282 municipalities located in 18 Brazilian states: Alagoas, Bahia, Cear?, Maranh?o, Para?ba, Pernambuco, Piau?, Rio Grande do Norte, Sergipe, Esp?rito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Par?, Rond?nia , Goi?s, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul and Rio Grande do Sul. the 1,182 cases were classified discarded because they had normal exams, or submit microcefalias and / or changes in the central nervous system by an infectious causes.
The 6,158 cases reported since the beginning of the investigation, are distributed in 1,179 municipalities, from all regions of the country. Most were registered in the Northeast (4,827 cases, which corresponds to 80%), and the state of Pernambuco is the federation of the unit with the highest number of cases are still being investigated (1214). Next are Bahia (609), Para?ba (447), Rio de Janeiro (289), Rio Grande do Norte (278) and Cear? (252).
It should be noted that the Ministry of Health is investigating all cases of microcephaly and other disorders of the central nervous system, informed by the states, and the possible relationship with the Zika virus and other congenital infections. Microcephaly can be caused by various infectious agents beyond Zika as Syphilis, Toxoplasmosis, Other Infectious Agents, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus and Herpes Viral.
Until March 5, there were 157 suspected deaths of microcephaly and / or alteration of the central nervous system after birth or during pregnancy (miscarriage or stillbirth). Of these, 37 were confirmed to microcephaly and / or alteration of the central nervous system. Another 102 are still under investigation and 18 were discarded.
Of the total confirmed cases of microcephaly, 88 tested positive for Zika. In these cases, specific laboratory test was used to Zika virus. However, the Ministry of Health points out that this figure does not represent adequately the total number of cases related to the virus. That is, the folder considers that there was infection Zika most of the mothers who had babies with a final diagnosis of microcephaly.
To date, signaled to the Ministry of Health to indigenous circulation of Zika virus 22 Brazilian states: Goi?s, Minas Gerais, Federal District, Mato Grosso do Sul, Roraima, Amazonas, Par?, Rond?nia, Mato Grosso, Tocantins, Maranh?o, Piau?, Ceara, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraiba, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Bahia, Espirito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, S?o Paulo and Paran?.
Distribution of reported cases of microcephaly by UF until March 5, 2016
By Camila Bogaz, Health Agency
Service: (61) 3315.3580
http://portalsaude.saude.gov.br/ind...4-saude-investiga-4-231-casos-de-microcefalia
REPORT CARD
[h=1]Health investigated 4,231 cases of microcephaly[/h]
It has been confirmed 745 suspected cases of microcephaly and other nervous system disorders, suggestive of congenital infection. Other 1,182 cases were discarded
The Ministry of Health is investigating 4,231 suspected cases of microcephaly and other nervous system disorders, suggestive of congenital infection. Cases already analyzed, 745 were confirmed and 1,182 discarded.Since the beginning of the investigation have been reported 6,158 suspected cases of microcephaly. Data from epidemiological report from the Ministry of Health are sent weekly by the state departments of Health and were closed on Saturday, March 05.
The 745 confirmed cases occurred in 282 municipalities located in 18 Brazilian states: Alagoas, Bahia, Cear?, Maranh?o, Para?ba, Pernambuco, Piau?, Rio Grande do Norte, Sergipe, Esp?rito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Par?, Rond?nia , Goi?s, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul and Rio Grande do Sul. the 1,182 cases were classified discarded because they had normal exams, or submit microcefalias and / or changes in the central nervous system by an infectious causes.
The 6,158 cases reported since the beginning of the investigation, are distributed in 1,179 municipalities, from all regions of the country. Most were registered in the Northeast (4,827 cases, which corresponds to 80%), and the state of Pernambuco is the federation of the unit with the highest number of cases are still being investigated (1214). Next are Bahia (609), Para?ba (447), Rio de Janeiro (289), Rio Grande do Norte (278) and Cear? (252).
It should be noted that the Ministry of Health is investigating all cases of microcephaly and other disorders of the central nervous system, informed by the states, and the possible relationship with the Zika virus and other congenital infections. Microcephaly can be caused by various infectious agents beyond Zika as Syphilis, Toxoplasmosis, Other Infectious Agents, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus and Herpes Viral.
Until March 5, there were 157 suspected deaths of microcephaly and / or alteration of the central nervous system after birth or during pregnancy (miscarriage or stillbirth). Of these, 37 were confirmed to microcephaly and / or alteration of the central nervous system. Another 102 are still under investigation and 18 were discarded.
Of the total confirmed cases of microcephaly, 88 tested positive for Zika. In these cases, specific laboratory test was used to Zika virus. However, the Ministry of Health points out that this figure does not represent adequately the total number of cases related to the virus. That is, the folder considers that there was infection Zika most of the mothers who had babies with a final diagnosis of microcephaly.
To date, signaled to the Ministry of Health to indigenous circulation of Zika virus 22 Brazilian states: Goi?s, Minas Gerais, Federal District, Mato Grosso do Sul, Roraima, Amazonas, Par?, Rond?nia, Mato Grosso, Tocantins, Maranh?o, Piau?, Ceara, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraiba, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Bahia, Espirito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, S?o Paulo and Paran?.
Distribution of reported cases of microcephaly by UF until March 5, 2016
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Regions and Federative Units
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Microcephaly cases and / or malformations suggestive of congenital infection
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Total accumulated 1of reported cases from 2015 to 2016
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research
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confirmed 2.3
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discarded 4
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Brazil
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4,231
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745
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1,182
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6,158
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Alagoas
[/TD][TD="width: 112"]
95
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30
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104
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
229
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Bahia
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609
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156
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98
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863
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Cear?
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252
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41
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70
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363
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Maranh?o
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143
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32
[/TD][TD="width: 118"]
26
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
201
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Para?ba
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447
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71
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308
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826
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Pernambuco
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1,214
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241
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267
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1,722
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Piau?
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65
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50
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24
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139
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large northern river
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278
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78
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27
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383
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Sergipe
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162
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26
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13
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201
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Northeast
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3,265
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725
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937
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4,927
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Holy Spirit
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78
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3
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9
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90
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Minas Gerais
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27
[/TD][TD="width: 125"]
1
[/TD][TD="width: 118"]
43
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
71
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Rio de Janeiro
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289
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two
[/TD][TD="width: 118"]
4
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
295
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Sao Paulo
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137
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[TD="width: 118"]
44
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
181
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Southeast region
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531
[/TD][TD="width: 125"]
6
[/TD][TD="width: 118"]
100
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
637
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Acre
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26
[/TD][TD="width: 125"] [/TD]
[TD="width: 118"] [/TD]
[TD="width: 142"]
26
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Amap?
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[TD="width: 125"] [/TD]
[TD="width: 118"] [/TD]
[TD="width: 142"] [/TD]
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Amazon
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8
[/TD][TD="width: 125"] [/TD]
[TD="width: 118"] [/TD]
[TD="width: 142"]
8
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For
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17
[/TD][TD="width: 125"]
1
[/TD][TD="width: 118"] [/TD]
[TD="width: 142"]
18
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Rond?nia
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6
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two
[/TD][TD="width: 118"]
3
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
11
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Roraima
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14
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[TD="width: 118"] [/TD]
[TD="width: 142"]
14
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Tocantins
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108
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[TD="width: 118"]
17
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
125
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North region
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179
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3
[/TD][TD="width: 118"]
20
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
202
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Federal district
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11
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[TD="width: 118"]
20
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
31
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Goi?s
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84
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6
[/TD][TD="width: 118"]
14
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
104
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Mato Grosso
[/TD][TD="width: 112"]
123
[/TD][TD="width: 125"]
3
[/TD][TD="width: 118"]
52
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
178
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Mato Grosso do Sul
[/TD][TD="width: 112"]
9
[/TD][TD="width: 125"]
1
[/TD][TD="width: 118"]
5
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
15
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Midwest region
[/TD][TD="width: 112"]
227
[/TD][TD="width: 125"]
10
[/TD][TD="width: 118"]
91
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
328
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Paran?
[/TD][TD="width: 112"]
two
[/TD][TD="width: 125"] [/TD]
[TD="width: 118"]
17
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
19
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Santa Catarina
[/TD][TD="width: 112"]
1
[/TD][TD="width: 125"] [/TD]
[TD="width: 118"]
1
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
two
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Rio Grande do Sul
[/TD][TD="width: 112"]
26
[/TD][TD="width: 125"]
1
[/TD][TD="width: 118"]
16
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
43
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South region
[/TD][TD="width: 112"]
29
[/TD][TD="width: 125"]
1
[/TD][TD="width: 118"]
34
[/TD][TD="width: 142"]
64
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By Camila Bogaz, Health Agency
Service: (61) 3315.3580
http://portalsaude.saude.gov.br/ind...4-saude-investiga-4-231-casos-de-microcefalia