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In November 2016, the World Health Organization declared that Zika virus was no longer a global emergency while noting that the virus still represents "a highly significant and a long-term problem". [122] As of August 2017 the number of new Zika virus cases in the Americas had fallen dramatically. [123]
An epidemic of Zika fever, caused by Zika virus, began in Brazil and affected other countries in the Americas from April 2015 to November 2016. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the end of the epidemic in November 2016, but noted that the virus still represents "a highly significant and long term problem". [2]
Zika fever, also known as Zika virus disease or simply Zika, is an infectious disease caused by the Zika virus. [1] Most cases have no symptoms, but when present they are usually mild and can resemble dengue fever. [1] [4] Symptoms may include fever, red eyes, joint pain, headache, and a maculopapular rash.
Researchers in the United States have shown for the first time they can safely and effectively infect human volunteers with Zika virus, a step towards learning more about the disease and ...
In recent years, dengue fever, the Zika virus, chikungunya and malaria have been detected in states and territories such as Florida, Hawaii, Texas and Puerto Rico, according to the Centers for ...
Spread of the Zika virus [1] [2] [3]. This article primarily covers the chronology of the 2015–16 Zika virus epidemic.Flag icons denote the first announcements of confirmed cases by the respective nation-states, their first deaths (and other events such as their first reported cases of microcephaly and major public health announcements), and relevant sessions and announcements of the World ...
The Centers for Disease Control said on Tuesday it has confirmed 24 cases of the disease among returning U.S. travelers since it was first reported in 2007.
Zika virus vaccine clinical trials are to be conducted and established. There are efforts being put toward advancing antiviral therapeutics against zika virus for swift control. Present day Zika virus treatment is symptomatic through antipyretics and analgesics. Currently there are no publications regarding viral drug screening.