K Clarke

Emergence of Zika Virus Epidemic and the National Response in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.488

Pages:

243–9

Synopsis:

The Zika virus epidemic in Jamaica is evolving and includes cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome and reports in pregnant women. Zika may become endemic in Jamaica, similar to dengue and chikungunya. Safe and effective dengue, chikungunya fever and ZIKV vaccines are needed to mitigate the devastating effects of these three diseases.

ABSTRACT

Background: Jamaica, along with the Americas, experienced major epidemics of arboviral diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito in recent years. These include dengue fever in 2012, chikungunya fever in 2014 and Zika virus infection (ZIKV) in 2016. We present the emergence of the ZIKV epidemic in Jamaica and outline the national response.

Received:

19 Aug, 2016

Accepted:

28 Sep, 2016

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wimj_iss1_2016_243-249.pdf

Journal Sections:

Special Article

Keywords:

Jamaica

pregnancy

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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e-Published: 26 Sep, 2016

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Perinatal Autopsy Rates at the University Hospital of the West Indies: 2002–2008

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 1: Jan (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.099

Pages:

35–8

Synopsis:

The average annual perinatal autopsy rate at the University Hospital of the West Indies is 54%, well below the internationally recommended rate of 75%. Failure to request an autopsy is the most significant factor contributing to this.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: High perinatal autopsy rates are necessary for institutional management protocols and national policy-making. This study reviews perinatal autopsy rates and factors affecting these rates at the University Hospital of the West Indies.

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dr_kl_bishop.qxp_.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

University Hospital of the West Indies

Perinatal autopsy rates

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