pregnancy

Unravelling the Paediatric and Perinatal Zika Virus Epidemic through Population-based Research

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2016.454

Pages:

1-4

Synopsis:

Zika virus causes Guillain-Barre Syndrome and microcephaly. Clinical and laboratory diagnosis is complicated. Population-based research can elucidate ZIKV epidemiology, vertical transmission, fetal risks of maternal ZIKV infection and natural history of congenital and non-congenital ZIKV infection provided by the activities in “ZIKAction” research consortium, recently funded by the European Commission.

Zika virus epidemic now involves 72 countries, worldwide. Transmission is multimodal through mosquito bites and blood and body fluids. ZIKV causes Guillain Barre Syndrome and pregnancy complications including perinatal microcephaly. Diagnosis is complicated by subclinical infection in 80%, co-circulation with dengue and chikungunya fevers with similar presentations and cross-reactivity in serological tests. There is no cure, or preventive vaccine.

Received:

August 19, 2016

Accepted:

August 23, 2016

Published:

May 2, 2018

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Keywords:

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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Emergence of Zika Virus Epidemic and the National Response in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 5 Issue 1 (2018)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2016.488

Pages:

5-11

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.

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:

August 19, 2016

Accepted:

September 28, 2016

Published:

May 2, 2018

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WIMJO_Iss1_2018_5_11.pdf

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Keywords:

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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Hoarseness after Spinal Anaesthesia Persisting for Ten Days after Delivery: A Case Report

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 3 (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2015.262

Pages:

150–2

ABSTRACT

Received:

May 21, 2015

Accepted:

June 1, 2015

Published:

September 30, 2015

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WIMJOIss22015_150_152.pdf

Journal Sections:

Case Reports

Keywords:

pregnancy

Combined spinal epidural anaesthesia

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Substance Use in Pregnancy at the Mount Hope Women’s Hospital in Trinidad

Issue:

Vol 1, Issue 1 (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2012.098

Pages:

18–21

Synopsis:

Reported substance use, socio-economic and demographic data were collected from mothers delivering at the Mt Hope Women’s Hospital. Meconium samples from their newborns were analysed for cocaine and marijuana metabolites.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the prevalence of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana and cocaine use among mothers giving birth at the Mt Hope Women’s Hospital.

Received:

March 20, 2012

Revised:

January 27, 2014

Accepted:

February 24, 2014

Published:

April 7, 2014

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