Zika Virus

Key Points

• Zika virus
  • Member of Flavivirus family
  • Transmission
    • Arthropod-borne: by Aedes mosquitoes
      • more common in tropical/subtropical climates
    • Sexual and vertical transmission possible
  • Presentation
    • Fever, rash, arthralgia, conjunctivitis
    • Teratogenic in utero
      • Can lead to congenital microcephaly or miscarriage
  • Diagnosis
    • RT-PCR or serology
  • Treatment
    • Supportive