Pediatr Infect Vaccine.  2016 Apr;23(1):1-9. 10.14776/piv.2016.23.1.1.

Zika Virus Infection: Perspectives as a Specialist of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

• Yun KW

• KMID: 2163217
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14776/piv.2016.23.1.1

Abstract

The Zika virus, a flavivirus related to dengue and Japanese encephalitis was discovered in the Zika forest in Uganda, 1947. Since Zika virus was first reported in Brazil in May 2015, infections have occurred in at least 40 countries, especially in the Americas. Zika virus infection usually is asymptomatic or causes mild illness, but may be related to severe clinical manifestations, particularly microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Although the possibility of autochthonous Zika virus transmission in South Korea is low, the imported cases and Zika virus-transmitting mosquito should be adequately monitored and promptly managed. In addition, enhancing preparedness for Zika virus infection are needed.

Keyword

Zika virus; Mosquito; Congenital infection; Microcephaly; Guillain-Barré syndrome

MeSH Terms

Americas
Brazil
Communicable Diseases*
Culicidae
Dengue
Encephalitis, Japanese
Flavivirus
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Korea
Microcephaly
Specialization*
Trees
Uganda

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  Fig. 1. Guidelines for the evaluation and testing of neonates and infants with possible congenital Zika virus infection. ∗Follow the recommendations of Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (http://www.cdc.go.kr) for Zika virus testing in mother who traveled to or resided in an area with Zika virus transmission during pregnancy.

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