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Zika Virus ratio associated with microcephaly and Guillain-Barré Syndrome: new challenges in public health (integrative review)
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Keywords

Microcephaly
Zica-Virus
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Public health

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Zika Virus ratio associated with microcephaly and Guillain-Barré Syndrome: new challenges in public health (integrative review). (2018). Electronic Journal Collection Health, 7, S321-S327. https://acervomais.com.br/saude/article/view/8253

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Abstract

Objective: to highlight in the scientific literature the relationship of the Zica virus with the cases of Microcephaly, identifying the sociodemographic profile of the pregnant women affected by the virus, besides relating the Aedes aegypti mosquito and the Guillain-Barré syndrome. Methods: This is an Integrative Review of Literature study. The following databases were used: Virtual Health Library, Scielo, Lilacs, EBSCO host. Results: Through the analysis and grouping of data from the E1- E12 studies, it was possible to trace them in categories with the five main subjects discussed in chronological order: 1) Clinical manifestations of the infection by Zica Virus and its association with microcephaly. 2) Epidemiological data of microcephaly in Brazil and in the world. 3) Forms of combat in the prevention of Aedes aegypti. 4) Relationship between Aedes mosquito and Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). 5. Nursing Orientation in Prevention and Control Actions. Conclusion: Thus, it is concluded that it is important for health professionals to be attentive to the careful evaluation of the signs and symptoms presented by the pregnant woman during pregnancy, and when the newborn is born, it is attentive to the correct measurement of the cephalic perimeter and to the age (GI), as well as the reporting of suspected cases of microcephaly.

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