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Zika virus: - a review of the main aspects of this type of arbovirosis
Dias, Ítala Keane Rodrigues; Sobreira, Cicera Luciana da Silva; Martins, Rosa Maria Grangeiro; Santana, Kelly Fernanda Silva; Lopes, Maria do Socorro Vieira; Joventino, Emanuella Silva; Viana, Maria Corina Amaral.
  • Dias, Ítala Keane Rodrigues; Universidade Regional do Cariri. Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Enfermagem. Crato. BR
  • Sobreira, Cicera Luciana da Silva; Universidade Regional do Cariri. Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Enfermagem. Crato. BR
  • Martins, Rosa Maria Grangeiro; Universidade Regional do Cariri. Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Saúde da Família. Crato. BR
  • Santana, Kelly Fernanda Silva; Universidade Regional do Cariri. Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Enfermagem. Crato. BR
  • Lopes, Maria do Socorro Vieira; Universidade Regional do Cariri. Departamento de Enfermagem. Crato. BR
  • Joventino, Emanuella Silva; Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira. Departamento de Enfermagem. Redenção. BR
  • Viana, Maria Corina Amaral; Universidade Regional do Cariri. Departamento de Enfermagem. Crato. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 51(3): 261-269, Apr.-June 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-957430
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Abstract The objective of this study was to integrate findings related to Zika virus from the scientific literature. An integrative review of Medline was conducted, and data search was performed using the Health Sciences Descriptor Zika virus and the following filters full texts available; studies in humans; full articles; and publications in Portuguese, French, English, and Spanish. After application of the filters, followed by reading of the titles, abstracts, and full texts, 44 studies were included in the review, for which content analysis was performed. A large part of the literature comprised review articles (84%; N=37); the majority was in English (95%, N=42). In 2016, 84% (N=37) of our sample articles was published, while in 2017, 16% (N=7) was published. The main form of viral transmission was thorough the mosquito Aedes aegypti (N=30). In addition, sexual transmission (N=09), transmission through blood transfusion (N=16), vertical transmission (N=21) and transmission from occupational activities (N=03) occurred. It was possible to diagnose the disease by testing blood (N=22), urine (N=14), saliva (N=06), semen/sperm (N=03), cerebrospinal and amniotic fluid, and other tissues (N=02). Symptomatology occurred in 1-5 people (N=10) between 3 and 7 days after a mosquito bite (N=09). Complications observed were Guillain Barré syndrome (N=27); neurological Zika syndrome (N=27); meningitis, meningoencephalitis, and myelitis (N=07); deaths and/or newborns (N=03). The review provides scientific evidence that contributes to the care, planning and implementation of public policies.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aedes / Zika Virus Infection / Mosquito Vectors Limits: Animals / Humans Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Regional do Cariri/BR / Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aedes / Zika Virus Infection / Mosquito Vectors Limits: Animals / Humans Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Regional do Cariri/BR / Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira/BR