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

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/179760

Publication date:

1.6.2017.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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