Review article
https://doi.org/10.21860/medflum2017_179760
What do we know about Zika virus?
Matija Pilaš
; Katedra za zarazne bolesti, Medicinski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka
Ivica Pavić
; Klinika za infektivne bolesti, KBC Rijeka, Rijeka
Abstract
Zika virus is a member of the Flaviviridaefamily. It is primarily spread via infectedAedesmosquitoes, sexual contact, and from the mother to the foetus, while direct transmission by blood is exceptional. ZIKV causes a mild illness characterized by non-specific symptoms. Treatment is limited to symptomatic therapy. ZIKV is diagnosedusingmolecular or serologic methods. ZIKV infection is associated with microcephaly of infants borntoinfected mothers and an increased risk of Guillain-Barrésyndrome. Prevention measures include minimizing contact with mosquitoes, practising safe sex and control of donated blood. There are no ZIKV vaccines, but several are undergoing trials.
Keywords
Guillain–Barrésyndrome; microcephaly; Zika virus
Hrčak ID:
179760
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Publication date:
1.6.2017.
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