Open AccessInvasion Dynamics of Teratogenic Infections in Light of Rubella Control: Implications for Zika Virus
Author(s) -
C. Jessica E. Metcalf,
Alan D.T. Barrett
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
plos currents
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.282
H-Index - 49
ISSN - 2157-3999
DOI - 10.1371/currents.outbreaks.873427b89ab9c75eb90c8ddb8d8c7c90
Subject(s) - zika virus , rubella , transmission (telecommunications) , rubella virus , pregnancy , medicine , congenital rubella syndrome , virology , measles , biology , virus , vaccination , computer science , telecommunications , genetics
The greatest burden for a subset of pathogens is associated with infection during pregnancy. Evidence for teratogenic effects of Zika Virus have highlighted the importance of understanding the epidemiology of such pathogens. Rubella is perhaps the most classic example, and there is much to be learned from the long history of modelling associated with this virus.