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Congenital rubella syndrome in Haiti

dc.contributor.authorGolden, Nancyes_ES
dc.contributor.authorKempker, Russelles_ES
dc.contributor.authorKhator, Parules_ES
dc.contributor.authorSummerlee, Robertes_ES
dc.contributor.authorFournier, Arthures_ES
dc.date.accessioned2015
dc.date.available2015
dc.date.issued2002es_ES
dc.identifier.citationGolden, Nancy,Kempker, Russell,Khator, Parul,Summerlee, Robert,Fournier, Arthur (2002) Congenital rubella syndrome in Haiti. Rev Panam Salud Publica;12(4) 269-273,oct. 2002. Retrieved from http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1020-49892002001000008&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=enes_ES
dc.identifier.urihttp://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1020-49892002001000008&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=enes_ES
dc.identifier.urihttps://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/8508
dc.format.extenttabes_ES
dc.relation.ispartofseriesRev Panam Salud Publica;12(4),oct. 2002es_ES
dc.subjectSíndrome da Rubéola Congênitaes_ES
dc.subjectHaities_ES
dc.titleCongenital rubella syndrome in Haities_ES
dc.typeJournal articlesen_US
dc.rights.holderPan American Health Organizationen_US
dc.description.notesObjective. 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 (AU)en_US


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