Zika declared international public health emergency in wake of spread.
Autor(es): Late, Michele
Resumo: The article reports on the declaration of mosquito-borne virus Zika as an international public health emergency amidst its transmission in the Americas. Topics discussed include an overview of Zika, its association with serious birth defects, the recommendations for action on the virus such as risk communication and vector control, and the education on Zika.
Palavras-Chave: Zika Virus Epidemic, Zika virus infections, Zika virus, Viral transmission, Public health, America
Imprenta: Nation's Health, v. 46, n. 2, p. 12-13, 2016
Descritores: Zika virus - Epidemic ; Zika virus - Public health ; Zika virus - Zika fever
Data de publicação: 2016
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