Zika virus and its potential re-emergence in Malaysia
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
;
: 66-68, 2016.
Artículo
en Inglés
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-630731
ABSTRACT
Zika virus (ZIKV) has re-emerged to cause explosive epidemics in the Pacific and Latin America, and appears to be associated with severe neurological complications including microcephaly in babies. ZIKV is transmitted to humans by Aedes mosquitoes, principally Ae. aegypti, and there is historical evidence of ZIKV circulation in Southeast Asia. It is therefore clear that Malaysia is at risk of similar outbreaks. Local and international guidelines are available for surveillance, diagnostics, and management of exposed and infected individuals. ZIKV is the latest arbovirus to have spread globally beyond its initial restricted niche, and is unlikely to be the last. Innovative new methods for surveillance and control of vectors are needed to target mosquito-borne diseases as a whole.
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Asunto principal:
Virus Zika
Tipo de estudio:
Guía de Práctica Clínica
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
Año:
2016
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