Zika virus infection: New emerging infection and public health implication

Zika virus infection, a new public health challenge.

co-circulate. Infection by ZIKV, can be asymptomatic in a razil is an endemic area for Dengue virus (DENV) infections. ecently, the country was affected by an outbreak caused by hikungunya virus, and in the last year, a third arbovirus Zika virus – ZIKV), caused a large number of infections.1 ZIKV s transmitted by mosquitoes, and was first isolated from a hesus macaque placed as sentinel during...

Emerging Zika virus infection and bioethical considerations

The recent article on “Bioethical considerations at times of Zika virus”(1) is very interesting. As a new emerging disease, undoubtedly there is no clear information on the disease and use of diagnostic tests. Therapeutic options or preventive measures can be considered risks, leading to ethical issues. In fact, it is hard to manage the situation of any new emerging infection. Sometimes, the us...

Zika Virus Infection after Returning from Thailand

safe travel during the period of emerging zika virus infection

zika virus infection has become a worldwide public health problem that needs everyone’s attention. this dengue-like illness is classified as an arboviral infection and has already been seen in several countries around the world. apart from simple transmission by mosquito, the disease is reported to be transmittable through sexual contact and blood transfusion. in travel medicine, the importatio...

Zika virus Infection: New Threat in Global Health

Zika virus is one Flavi virus, which is similar to dengue virus. At present, Zika virus infection occurs in some countries located in Central and South America. It is carried by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which are not living in Korea. However, Aedes albopictus has been spotted in Jeju Island and now this particular mosquito is known for carrying the virus, but at the current moment this mosquit...