Open AccessA to Z of Zika Virus: A Comprehensive Review for Clinicians
Author(s) -
Harbir Arora
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
global pediatric health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.354
H-Index - 11
ISSN - 2333-794X
DOI - 10.1177/2333794x20919595
Subject(s) - zika virus , microcephaly , medicine , outbreak , transmission (telecommunications) , pediatrics , virology , virus , telecommunications , computer science
Since its first outbreak in 2007 in the Pacific (Yap islands and Federal States of Micronesia), Zika virus has gradually and recently spread to the Americas in 2015. The neurotropic character of the virus was first noted during this outbreak in Brazil in 2015. Increasing number of infants born with microcephaly and other congenital deformities were identified through studies that have highlighted the importance of prevention of transmission of Zika virus in pregnant women. Long-term outcomes in infants born with this infection are now better understood than at the time of onset of this outbreak. Topics covered in this review include the history, modes of transmission, diagnosis of suspected cases, pathophysiology, complications, and prevention of Zika virus infection.