학술논문

What Physicians and Patients Need to Know about Zika Virus.
Document Type
Article
Source
Minnesota Medicine; Jul/Aug2016, Vol. 99 Issue 5, p33-36, 4p, 3 Maps
Subject
ZIKA virus infections
PREVENTION of communicable diseases
FLAVIVIRAL diseases
PREVENTIVE medicine
MEDICAL care
Language
ISSN
0026556X
Abstract
The article discusses the origin of Zika infection and offers information on what physicians and patients need to know about testing and prevention in the U.S. It examines previous outbreaks in Africa, Asia and Brazil and how the infection caught global attention. Maps of areas with active transmission and potential outbreaks are also presented. INSET: How to Counsel Patients.