Zika virus is a single-stranded RNA arbovirus (family Flaviviridae).
Transmitted by Aedes spp. mosquitoes (especially Aedes aegypti), which also transmit dengue and chikungunya
Incubat...
Screen for travel to or residence in an area with active Zika transmission
Most infections are asymptomatic. Only 20% of patients infected with Zika virus develop symptoms:
Fever, myalg...
Usually mild and self-limited infection. Treatment is supportive (1)[B].
Avoid aspirin and NSAIDs if dengue is suspected to decrease hemorrhage risk. Acetaminophen is recomme...
Zika virus disease is a nationally notifiable disease; health care providers are encouraged to report suspected cases to state health departments.
Lab-confirmed cases should be reported to...
Adebanjo T, Godfred-Cato S, Viens L, et al. Update: interim guidance for the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of infants with possible congenital ...
Clinical Zika virus illness is generally mild and self-limited; most infections (>80%) are asymptomatic.
Dengue virus can be cocirculating, and the clinical presentation can be simil...
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