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Zika Virus
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Summary
The
Zika Virus
is a
Mosquito-borne flavivirus
primarily transmitted by
Aedes mosquitoes
, known for causing
Mild symptoms
in most individuals but potentially leading to
Severe birth defects
in newborns if contracted by
Pregnant women
. Outbreaks have occurred in Africa,
The Americas
, Asia, and
The Pacific
, prompting significant
Public health responses
due to its association with microcephaly and
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
.
Concepts
Flavivirus
Aedes Mosquito
Vector-borne Transmission
Microcephaly
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Congenital Zika Syndrome
Public Health Response
Epidemiology
Viral Pathogenesis
Arbovirus
Congenital Infections
Transfusion-Transmitted Infections
Travel Medicine
Fetal Infection Screening
Relevant Degrees
Communicable Diseases 71%
Prevention of Infectious Diseases 29%
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