Zika virus: An update on epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Research and Healthcare - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 1

Abstract

In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) presented the Zika virus as a public health emergency of international concern. In this review article epidemiological factors, transmission ways, clinical manifestations, neurological complications, diagnostic methods, management, and preventing ways of Zika virus are discussed.

Authors and Affiliations

Parivash Davoodian, Zahra Mohammad Alipour, Hamidreza Mahboobi

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Parivash Davoodian, Zahra Mohammad Alipour, Hamidreza Mahboobi (2017). Zika virus: An update on epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management. Journal of Medical Research and Healthcare, 1(1), 16-25. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-230197