Zika virus is a single-stranded RNA virus (family Flaviviridae).
Transmitted by Aedes spp. mosquitoes (especially Aedes aegypti), which also transmit dengue and chikungunya
Incubation ...
Travel history to endemic area or outbreak
Most infections are asymptomatic. 20% of patients infected with Zika virus develop symptoms.
Fever, myalgia, joint pain, conjunctivitis, retro...
Usually mild and self-limited infection. Treatment is supportive (1)[B].
Avoid aspirin and NSAIDs if dengue is suspected to decrease hemorrhage risk.
Persons with Zika virus in...
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 Zika virus infection—United St...
Clinical illness is generally mild and self-limited; most infections are asymptomatic.
Dengue virus can be cocirculating, and the clinical presentation can be similar; test to distingui...
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