Epidemiology & RFs
Bite of this insect transmits Zika virus
What are mosquitos?
Method of transmission to fetus
What is maternal-fetal spread?
Fever, maculopapular rash, headache, joint pain, non-purulent conjunctivitis, muscle pain
What are the signs and symptoms of Zika?
Rest, hydration, and analgesics
What is supportive care?
Sexual transmission prevention of Zika
What is barrier protection or abstinence?
Patient population at the highest risk of contracting Zika virus
What are pregnant women?
Type of virus
What is an arbovirus?
Most common patient presentation
Medications to avoid until dengue infection has been ruled out
What are aspirin and NSAIDs?
Insect repellant, long-sleeved shirts and pants, stay indoors
What is mosquito protection?
US territory with the highest prevalence
What is Puerto Rico?
Incubation period
Diagnostic test ordered if the onset of symptoms is <7 days
What is Trioplex RT-PCR assay?
Microcephaly and ocular abnormalities
What are complications of congenital infection?
Steps to take after traveling to an endemic area
What is monitoring for symptoms?
Tropical and subtropical areas of Africa, the Americas, Southern Asia and Western Pacific
What are current endemic areas with Zika?
Most common vector of the Zika virus
What is the Aedes aegypti mosquito?
Diagnostic test ordered if the onset of symptoms is 7 days or greater
What is Zika MAC-ELISA?
Rare neurological complication of Zika
What is Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Length of delaying blood and tissue donations post-infection
What is 4 months?