Within one week
of approval, CDC will submit a 60day notice for continued
implementation of this case control study
Inventory as of this Action
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Previously Approved
01/31/2017
6 Months From Approved
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Recent case reports, as well as
notifications from physicians in Puerto Rico, have evidenced the
association between Zika virus infection and a variety of
neurologic illnesses. Most prominent among these is Guillain-Barre
syndrome, which was first reported several months ago. However
unexpected additional manifestations that have been reported in the
past 3 months include cases of myelitis, encephalitis, papilledema,
and other severe neurologic illnesses. The role with which Zika
virus infection plays in each of these neurologic illnesses is
unclear, specifically if the relationship is causative,
non-specific, or coincidental. Should collection of data not
commence immediately, potential harm to patients with severe
neurologic illness may be expected as a result of unnecessary
delays in identification of risk factors or interventions that may
be associated with developing severe neurologic illness following
either infection with Zika virus or other potential exposures. Data
for the case-control investigation will be collected with a
standardized questionnaire and, where applicable, chart abstraction
form. Blood and urine specimens will be collected from all
consenting participants and tested for evidence of ZIKV
infection.
Emergency Clearance is
requested to continue to enroll patients in a Case-Control
Investigation that will associate the risk of developing severe
neurological illness (including Guillain-Barre Syndrome) following
Zika Virus infection. These clinical findings are crucial to public
health interventions.
US Code:
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USC 241 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
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