The Zika Hunters
Autor(es): Braga, Liz
Resumo: The article discusses how a team of Brazilian doctors raised awareness on the danger of Zika virus. It explores the work of doctor Kleber Luz, an infectious disease expert based in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil and his colleague Carlos Brito, a researcher at the Oscaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) in persuading the world to take action against the deadly infection. It mentions congenital microcephaly as a sign of Zika virus infection as confirmed by neuropediatrician Vanessa van der Linden.
Palavras-Chave: Zika virus, Zika Virus Epidemic, Zika virus infections, Transmission
Imprenta: Newsweek Global, v. 166, n. 10, p. 12-16, 2016
Descritores: Zika virus - Epidemic ; Zika virus - MicrocephalyZika virus - Epidemic ; Zika virus - MicrocephalyZika virus - Epidemic ; Zika virus - MicrocephalyZika virus - Epidemic ; Zika virus - Microcephaly
Data de publicação: 2016
