Congenital rubella syndrome in Haiti
Rev. panam. salud publica
; 12(4): 269-273, Oct. 2002. tab
Artigo
em Inglês
| MedCarib
| ID: med-16980
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TT5
Localização: TT5; W1 RE 712AW
ABSTRACT
Objective. To determine if there is an unrecognized problem of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) in Haiti, a country without a national rubella immunization program. Methods. During March 2001, screening physicals were conducted on approximately 80 orphans at three orphanages in Haiti that accept disabled children. Children were classified as probable CRS cases based on established clinical criteria. Photo documentation of findings was obtained whenever possible. Results. Six children met the criteria for probable CRS. Using data from surrounding Caribbean countries and from the United States of America prior to rubella immunization, we estimated that there are between 163 and 440 new cases of CRS per year in Haiti. Conclusions. CRS exists in Haiti, but its presence is generally unrecognized. A national rubella immunization policy should be considered (AU)
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Bases de dados internacionais
Contexto em Saúde:
ODS3 - Meta 3.3 Acabar com as doenças tropicais negligenciadas e combater as doenças transmissíveis
Problema de saúde:
Sarampo
Base de dados:
MedCarib
Assunto principal:
Rubéola (Sarampo Alemão)
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Síndrome da Rubéola Congênita
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Vacina contra Rubéola
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Análise Custo-Benefício
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Programas de Imunização
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Haiti
Limite:
Criança
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Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Caribe
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Haiti
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Rev. panam. salud publica
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
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