Preliminary guidelines for the surveillance of microcephaly in newborns in settings with risk of Zika virus circulation
Date
2016Metadata
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These preliminary recommendations were prepared by the PAHO/WHO team, with expert advice and based on currently available data and evidence. This document may be revised and updated in the light of new evidence that may become available.
Table of contents
I. Rationale
II. Epidemiological background
III. Proposed objectives for surveillance of microcephaly
IV. General recommendations on surveillance of microcephaly
V. Case definition of microcephaly
VI. Bibliography
VII. Annexes
Annex 1. Technique for measuring head circumference
Annex 2. Proposed microcephaly surveillance form
Annex 3. Growth curves for newborns (full term and preterm)