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- Title
Once and future epidemics: Zika virus emerging.
- Authors
Nabel, Gary J.; Zerhouni, Elias A.
- Abstract
The authors reflect on the emerging epidemics of Zika virus. They provide a brie history of Zika virus infection, its origin and rapid spread through the Pacific and to the tropical and subtropical Americas. The author also mention the contributing factors of the infection and the importance of adequate explanation to avoid exposure to the virus and expedite the development of countermeasures to prevent and treat infection.
- Subjects
ZIKA virus; ZIKA virus infections; MOSQUITO vectors; ZIKA Virus Epidemic, 2015-2016; DISEASE prevalence; PUBLIC health
- Publication
Science Translational Medicine, 2016, Vol 8, Issue 330, p1
- ISSN
1946-6234
- Publication type
Editorial
- DOI
10.1126/scitranslmed.aaf4548