Congenital rubella syndrome in Haiti
Rev. panam. salud pública
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12(4): 269-273, Oct. 2002. tab
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RESUMO
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 and June 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
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Asunto principal:
Síndrome de Rubéola Congénita
Límite:
Adolescente
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Niño
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Lactante
País/Región como asunto:
Caribe
/
Haití
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. panam. salud pública
Asunto de la revista:
Salud Pública
Año:
2002
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Institución/País de afiliación:
University of Miami School of Medicine/US
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