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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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Special Article

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Jamaica

pregnancy

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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e-Published: 26 Sep, 2016

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Distribution of Nosocomial Organisms and their Resistance Patterns in the Intensive Care Unit of the University Hospital of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 58, Issue 2 (2009)

Pages:

142–8

Synopsis:

This information would guide empiric therapy as well as infection control measures.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To determine the distribution and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of nosocomial pathogens in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

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