Zika virus, a mosquito-borne vector, is an emerging population health threat, and is linked to fetal microcephaly, pregnancy loss and neurologic symptoms like Guillain-Barré syndrome. Global travel and migration increase the risk of transmission significantly, and growing numbers of cases are expected internationally. This article describes transmission of the virus, early and late clinical manifestations, and emergency and supportive care. It also recommends interventions for prevention.
Emergency Nurse. 24, 4, 20-23. doi: 10.7748/en.2016.e1591
Correspondence Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double-blind review and has been checked using antiplagiarism software
Conflict of interestNone declared.
Received: 28 April 2016
Accepted: 25 May 2016
Keywords :
Arbovirus - emergency care - mosquito - tropical disease - Zika
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