Zika virus is an arthropodborne flavivirus that presents with acute febrile illness associated with rash, arthralgia and conjunctivitis. Zika virus zika spreads through mosquito bites and sex. Zika virus disease is caused by the zika virus, which is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus. Zika virus information for health professionals ministry. Zika virus information from the viral and rickettsial disease lab.
Zika epidemiology and clinical features diagnosis and testing zika and pregnancy evaluation and followup of infants with zika. Most people with zika virus infection do not develop symptoms. Information on zika vi rus testing outside of new york city 1. There have been outbreaks of zika virus in the united states, africa, southeast asia. Crosssectional seroprevalence study of zika virus infection in the general population pdf, 783kb standardized protocol. Information for clinicians updated september 10, 2019. Jan 26, 2016 zika virus is a mosquitoborne flavivirus transmitted primarily by aedes aegypti mosquitoes and an estimated 80% of persons infected with zika virus are asymptomatic. Summary of 2016 zika virus planning and response efforts pdf 2016 map of travelassociated cases by county pdf south carolina confirms first travelassociated case of zika virus. First identified in uganda in 1947 in monkeys, zika was later identified in humans in 1952. Zika virus information and resources official web site of. Check this page for the most uptodate information before you make travel plans. Local health department guidance for providers pdf update. For people whose partner traveled to an area with risk of zika. The first large outbreak of disease caused by zika.
Interpretation of results of nucleic acid and antibody testing for suspected zika virus infection united states, 2017. A man or woman with zika can also spread it to others through vaginal, anal or oral sex and the sharing of sex toys. A positive zika virus test pdf icon pdf 2 pages fact sheet for pregnant women. Positive or inconclusive zika virus testing results antepartum consider serial ultrasounds every 3 4 weeks. If testing confirms that she was exposed to zika virus, her prenatal care provider. For the latest information see the national zika virus factsheet the basics.
Historically, symptomatic zika virus infections were limited to sporadic cases or small clusters of patients online technical appendix table 2. Zika infection during pregnancy can cause a birth defect of the brain called microcephaly and other severe fetal brain defects. Outbreaks typically occur in tropical africa and southeast asia. Research is ongoing to investigate the effects of zika virus infection on pregnancy outcomes, strategies for prevention and control, and effects of infection on other neurological disorders in children and adults. In 2018 and 2019, no local mosquitoborne zika virus transmission has been reported in the continental united states. There have also been reports that the virus has spread through blood transfusions. More information about zika virus sexual transmission is available on.
Zika fever also known as zika virus disease is an illness caused by zika virus. This pattern changed in 2007, when the first major outbreak of zika virus. Riskbased testing for local zika virus transmission. In may 2015, brazil reported the first outbreak of zika in the. Because zika is a newly emerging infectious disease with little previous information known about it, there are many epidemiologic and clinical questions. Mandatory information intake form for zika virus testing. Experts are studying whether the zika outbreak is the cause of the increase in reported cases of microcephaly in some zika. You can learn more about the history of zika virus here. About one in five people infected with zika will get sick. Most cases have no symptoms, but when present they are usually mild and can resemble dengue fever.
Who publications, technical guidance on zika virus. Through blood transfusion likely but not confirmed. Washington state department of health dchs public health laboratories subject. In may 2015, brazil reported the first outbreak of zika. Cases of zika virus have previously been reported in africa, southern asia and the pacific islands. Additionally, the staff at the health center has been trained on the signs and symptoms of the zika virus, how to assess for risk of infection, and has a process in place to refer students for testing as medically necessary. Zika can cause mild sickness fever, rash, headache, joint pain, red eyes, and muscle pain that lasts about a week. If you are traveling outside of the continental united states, see zika travel information to learn about your destination prevent mosquito bites when traveling use environmental protection agency eparegistered insect repellent to protect yourself and your family from. Until 2007, sporadic cases of zika virus illness in humans were reported. Zika is a viral infection that is usually spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.
Since zika virus was first isolated in 1947, the disease has spread outside of africa, mainly into southeast asia. For people whose partner traveled to an area with risk of zika pdf icon pdf 1 page fact sheet for women. In this article, we provide an overview of the zika virus. Natural history protocol for zika virus infection pdf, 1. Zika virus information the zika virus pandemic continues to evolve. Zika virus, such as defects of the eye, hearing deficits, and impaired growth. Bulletin dinformation sanitaires, epidemiologiques et. All reasonable precautions have been taken by the world health organization to verify the information. It is spread by mosquitoes from the genus aedes, which are active during the daytime zika virus is named after ugandas zika forest, where the virus was discovered in 1947 zika virus can cause an infectious disease called zika fever. Criteria for obtaining zika virus testing at the nj public health and environmental laboratory november 2019 interpretation of lab results njdoh zika virus patient information worksheet pdf word. Below are links to the most current zika information from the cdc. A pregnant mother can pass it to her baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. Interim guidance for preconception counseling and prevention of sexual transmission of zika virus for persons with possible zika virus exposure united states, september 2016.
Characteristics of the infection and the public health response 4 march 8, 2016. Although serologic evidence indicated additional human exposure during subsequent decades in parts of africa and asia, before the 2007 yap islands zika virus outbreak, only 14 cases of human zika virus disease had been documented. The interim guidance information for lmcs midwives, gps and other health professionals dealing with zika virus in pregnancy has been similarly updated. Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by aedes mosquitoes, which bite during the day. Zika test, zika virus, zika virus requisition form created date. The zika virus arrived in the united states in 2016, with local transmission reported in and around miami, fl, and brownsville, tx the virus causes birth defects in babies born to some infected. The zika virus is typically transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Jul 20, 2018 zika virus infection is also a trigger of guillainbarre syndrome, neuropathy and myelitis, particularly in adults and older children. Providers caring for nyc residents should use commercial laboratories for all zika virus testing. From a pregnant woman to her fetus during pregnancy or around the time of birth. The zika virus epidemic also revealed structural problems of the health system, in particular in public health services and basic sanitation in brazil. For the most current information about zika virus, please visit cdcs zika website. Zika virus spreads to people primarily through the bite of an infected aedes species mosquito ae.
The information on this page is for travelers to international destinations and us territories. Zika virus symptoms, countries, risk, and prevention. Visit our areas with risk of zika webpage to find out where zika is. Who, together with partners, has developed technical guidance and training materials that can be used by countries to further strengthen their capacities to prepare and respond to zika virus. Zika epidemiology and clinical features diagnosis and testing zika and pregnancy evaluation and followup of infants with zika infection. The lipid envelope is covered with dense projections that consist of a membrane and envelope glycoproteins. It can sometimes be spread by having sex with an infected partner. Zika virus zikv belongs to the virus family flaviviridae and the genus flavivirus. Criteria for obtaining zika virus testing at the nj public health and environmental laboratory november 2019 interpretation of lab results njdoh zika virus patient information worksheet pdf. Are pregnant, and travelled to a place where zika virus was being transmitted while you were pregnant. For information on zika in us states, visit zika in the us.
Zika virus information and resources the spread of the zika virus in the united states and territories requires a comprehensive public health response. Zika virus was initially discovered in east africa about 70 years ago and remained a neglected arboviral disease in africa and southeast asia. Visit our areas with risk of zika webpage to find out where zika. Zika virus is a flavivirus, closely related to dengue. Pdf 1 page collection and submission of specimens for testing at time of birth.
Pdf zika is a mosquitoborne viral disease caused by zika virus zikv, a flavivirus from the flaviviridae family. Zika virus disease is caused by the bite of an infected aedes mosquito the same mosquito that spreads dengue. Zika virus information from the viral and rickettsial. After years of sporadic reports in africa, the three major.
Interpretation of results of nucleic acid and antibody testing for suspected zika virus. Zika virus was discovered in a sentinel monkey in uganda in. People can also get zika through intimate contact with a person infected with zika and it can be spread from a pregnant woman to her unborn infant. Pregnant women should not travel to areas with zika. If testing confirms that she was exposed to zika virus, her prenatal care provider may make recommendations for additional monitoring of the woman and her developing fetus.
Experts are studying whether the zika outbreak is the cause of the increase in reported cases of microcephaly in some zikaaffected countries. Zika virus zikv, a mosquitoborne positivestranded rna virus of the family flaviviridae genus flavivirus, is now causing. Are pregnant, and travelled to a place where zika virus. Centers for disease control and prevention cdc the cdc website is an excellent source for uptodate information on the zika virus. Assessment and testing for zika virus infection in pregnant women and their newborns pdf updated august 2018. Guidance for carediagnosis of pregnant women, virus variation, etc. With regard to epidemiology and geographical distribution of zika virus infection, relevant information was extracted from cdc and who websites. Zika virus can also spread during sex with a person who has zika to his or her sex partners. The rise in the spread of zika virus has been accompanied by a rise in cases of microcephaly and guillainbarre syndrome. Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects, especially affecting the neurological system. Symptoms may include fever, red eyes, joint pain, headache, and a maculopapular rash. A healthcare providers guide to zika virus laboratory results from the nysdoh wadsworth center may 25, 2017 pdf interpretation of zika virus serology performed at the new york state department of health wadsworth center may 31, 2017 pdf zika rna and antibodies graph may 15, 2017 pdf frequently asked questions.
Essential information about zika for pregnant women and couples interested in conceiving. Spread of the virus through blood transfusion and sexual contact have been reported. A positive zika virus test pdf icon pdf 1 page fact sheet mosquito bites are bad. Zika virus and pregnancy pdf 261 kb mothertobaby zika virus disease and your eyes prevent blindness their contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not. Zika virus is a mosquitoborne flavivirus transmitted primarily by aedes aegypti mosquitoes and an estimated 80% of persons infected with zika virus are asymptomatic. Zika virus was declared a worldwide health emergency in february 2016. Zika virus testing is available and recommended for pregnant women with possible zika virus exposure. Interim guidance for preconception counseling and prevention of sexual transmission of zika virus for persons with possible zika virus. Many people infected with zika do not have symptoms. We want to update you on what we know about the public health effects of the virus and to support your efforts in providing care to amerigroup patients at risk for exposure. Zika is a disease caused by the zika virus that is spread to people mainly from the bite of an infected aedes species mosquito. Information on zika virus testing outside of new york city 1. Zika is a virus that is spread mostly by mosquitoes.
It can also be transmitted from a pregnant mother to her baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. Zika virus was discovered in a sentinel monkey in uganda in 1947. For the most current information about zika virus, please visit cdcs zika. Cdc guidelines for collection and submission of fetal tissues for zika virus testing pdf cdc update. Zika virus is an arbovirus in the flavivirus family that includes yellow fever, west nile, dengue, and japanese encephalitis viruses. Dengue and zika virus diagnostic testing for patients with a. Zika virus frequently asked questions what is zika virus zika. Testing of frozen placental tissue and cord tissue for zika virus rna.
The zika virus was first isolated in 1947, in a rhesus monkey in a forest near entebbe, uganda. About 1 in 5 people infected with zika virus develop symptoms. They have also issued a travel alert level 2practice enhanced precautions for people traveling to regions and certain countries where zika virus. The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to one week. Zika virus information and resources official web site. Zika virus is primarily spread to people through the bite of some aedes mosquitoes. Information from the viral and rickettsial disease laboratory vrdl. Frequently asked questions what is the history of zika virus and the recent zika outbreak. The first large outbreak of disease caused by zika infection was reported from the island of yap in 2007.
Department of health communicable disease service zika. Zika can cause birth defects and is linked to guillainbarre syndrome. This document contains links and resources directing providers to information concerning the zika virus. Testing of frozen placental tissue and cord tissue for zika virus. Dec 11, 2018 the prevalence of zika virus infection was 7. A mother infected with the zika virus near the time of delivery can pass on the virus to her newborn around the time of birth1,2. Zika virus is a disease primarily transmitted by mosquitoes. For information on how best to be protected against all diseases related to travel, visiting a clinician. Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected mosquito. Providers caring for nyc residents should use commercial laboratories for all zika virus. Postpartum histopathologic examination of the placenta and umbilical cord. Health information for preparedness, response, recovery from zika virus concerns guillainbarre, microcephaly, birth defects. Compiled by disaster information management research center, nlm, nih.
How people get the zika virus zika is a virus spread mostly by mosquitoes. Other problems have been detected among fetuses and infants infected with zika virus before birth, such as defects of the eye, hearing deficits, and impaired growth. Zika virus fact sheet russian pdf dallas county health and human services zika virus and complications. The first reported case of zika virus dates to 1947 when the. The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting up to a week, and many people do not have symptoms or will have only mild symptoms. Symptomatic disease is generally mild, with symptoms of fever, maculopapular rash, arthralgia, or nonpurulent conjunctivitis that typically last from several days to one week. Dates of travel to zika endemic or currently affected area date of arrival to area.