title: Zika virus: emergency and aftercare of patients.
abstract: Zika virus, a mosquito-borne vector, is an emerging population health threat, and is linked to fetal microcephaly, pregnancy loss and neurologic symptoms like Guillain-Barré syndrome. Global travel and migration increase the risk of transmission significantly, and growing numbers of cases are expected internationally. This article describes transmission of the virus, early and late clinical manifestations, and emergency and supportive care. It also recommends interventions for prevention.
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, Florida, US.
authors.forename: Constance
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Visovsky
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, Florida, US.
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McGhee
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, Florida, US.
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Clochesy
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, Florida, US.
authors.forename: Cheryl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Zambroski
mesh_terms: D000649:Amniocentesis; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D005260:Female; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal; D000071243:Zika Virus Infection / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission
keywords: Arbovirus; Zika; emergency care; mosquito; tropical disease