Situation Report #11: Zika in Federated States of Micronesia (Sep. 27, 2016)
- Countries
- Micronesia
- Sources
- Govt. Micronesia
- Publication date
Outbreak Overview
On March 15, 2016 Kosrae State was notified of its first confirmed case of Zika. Since Feb 2016 there have been 11 confirmed cases and 4 probable cases of Zika disease in Kosrae.
-Onset dates of first 3 confirmed (PCR+) cases: 02/23/2016, 03/17/2016, 3/19/2016. Ages (and sex): 49 (F), 8 (F), 37 (F). None with a travel history.
-117 other suspect cases identified since enhanced Zika surveillance began on 02/10/2016 when Marshall Islands reported a confirmed case.
Case Definition (updated)
Suspect: Rash AND/OR Fever AND any: retro-orbital pain, arthritis, non-purulent conjunctivitis, red eyes, body aches, edema, headache or malaise
Probable: Suspect case with presence of IgM antibody against Zika virus and an epidemiological link
Confirmed: Meets suspect case definition with lab confirmation:
Zika RNA/antigen or IgM+ with Zika PRNT90 titre ≥20, ratio ≥4
General Case Counts
Total Cases: 132
Confirmed Cases: 11
Probable Cases: 4
Suspect Cases: 117
Median Age: 21 Yrs
Age Range: <1-75 Yrs
Percent Female: 52%
Pregnant Cases: 6