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The outbreak, which has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO), has spread rapidly in South and Central America, as well as the Caribbean area. It is a mosquito-borne virus, and while it isn't believed to be harmful in most cases, there are concerns that it may be harmful for pregnancies as it has been potentially linked to birth defects, specifically microcephaly.
In a statement, Professor Alan Cameron, vice president for Clinical Quality at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said: "We fully support the advice that pregnant women should consider avoiding travelling to countries where Zika virus outbreaks are ongoing, in order to reduce the potential risk to their babies.
"Pregnant women who must travel, or choose to travel, to a country with active Zika virus transmission should take all necessary precautions to minimise the chances of mosquito bites. Insect repellents with concentrations of DEET up to 50% are commonly available and are safe for pregnant women."
Professor Cameron continued: "Women who are pregnant, and those trying to conceive, who have recently returned to the UK from countries with an active Zika transmission should inform their GP, midwife or obstetrician that they may have been exposed to the Zika virus, even if they do not have any symptoms.
"As a precaution, obstetricians across the UK have been provided with national guidelines on how to assess pregnant women with a history of travel during pregnancy to areas with active Zika virus transmission. This includes taking a detailed travel history, providing regular ultrasound scans and referral to specialist fetal medicine service if required.
"The RCOG is monitoring this evolving situation closely and will publish new information for health professionals as it emerges."
While pregnant women, or those trying to conceive, should take necessary precautions, Public Health England has said any public health risk to the wider population and pregnant women in the country is negligible, as the mosquito that transmits the virus is not found in the UK. They added that the infection is typically only passed via mosquito bites and not from person to person, but earlier this week, the USA confirmed a case where a man had contracted the Zika virus via sexual activity.
The RCOG has also issued a question and answer guide regarding the Zika virus. It can be found via their website here.
(JP)
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RCOG Addresses Zika Virus
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) have issued a statement in relation to the Zika virus outbreak.The outbreak, which has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO), has spread rapidly in South and Central America, as well as the Caribbean area. It is a mosquito-borne virus, and while it isn't believed to be harmful in most cases, there are concerns that it may be harmful for pregnancies as it has been potentially linked to birth defects, specifically microcephaly.
In a statement, Professor Alan Cameron, vice president for Clinical Quality at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said: "We fully support the advice that pregnant women should consider avoiding travelling to countries where Zika virus outbreaks are ongoing, in order to reduce the potential risk to their babies.
"Pregnant women who must travel, or choose to travel, to a country with active Zika virus transmission should take all necessary precautions to minimise the chances of mosquito bites. Insect repellents with concentrations of DEET up to 50% are commonly available and are safe for pregnant women."
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Professor Cameron continued: "Women who are pregnant, and those trying to conceive, who have recently returned to the UK from countries with an active Zika transmission should inform their GP, midwife or obstetrician that they may have been exposed to the Zika virus, even if they do not have any symptoms.
"As a precaution, obstetricians across the UK have been provided with national guidelines on how to assess pregnant women with a history of travel during pregnancy to areas with active Zika virus transmission. This includes taking a detailed travel history, providing regular ultrasound scans and referral to specialist fetal medicine service if required.
"The RCOG is monitoring this evolving situation closely and will publish new information for health professionals as it emerges."
While pregnant women, or those trying to conceive, should take necessary precautions, Public Health England has said any public health risk to the wider population and pregnant women in the country is negligible, as the mosquito that transmits the virus is not found in the UK. They added that the infection is typically only passed via mosquito bites and not from person to person, but earlier this week, the USA confirmed a case where a man had contracted the Zika virus via sexual activity.
The RCOG has also issued a question and answer guide regarding the Zika virus. It can be found via their website here.
(JP)
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