Virus Zika¿nueva amenaza?
- María Barba Jurado 1
- Rut García Andrés 1
- Patricia Druet Toquero 1
- Ana Díaz-Cordovés Menéndez 1
- María Isabel Gegúndez Cámara dir. 1
- María Mateo Maestre dir. 1
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Universidad de Alcalá
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- Cuadros González, Juan (dir.)
- Guerrero Vidal, Laura (ed. lit.)
- María Isabel Gegúndez Cámara (dir.)
- Consuelo Giménez Pardo (dir.)
- María Rosario González Palacios (dir.)
- María Mateo Maestre (dir.)
- Lourdes Lledó García (dir.)
- Juan Romanyk (dir.)
Editorial: Editorial Universidad de Alcalá ; Universidad de Alcalá
ISBN: 9788417729981
Ano de publicación: 2019
Páxinas: 63-70
Tipo: Capítulo de libro
Resumo
Zika virus is an emergent arbovirus of the Flaviviridae family. The recent global propagation of Zika has caused public health concern worldwide. To better understand the reasons for this dissemination we have analyzed its epidemiological and microbiological characteristics in order to understand the clinical manifestations of this microorganism, the specific diagnostic methods, treatment options and prophylaxis. Due to its rapid spread, it is necessary to identify risk groups as well as establish an early diagnosis to stop the propagation and prevent future cases. In addition, the large number of cases of infection by this virus has caused the appearance of clinical characteristics and neurological complications previously unidentified. Although nowadays there is no specific and effective treatment against this virus, preclinical trials are underway to find a vaccine, which is not viable at the moment.