4. • In humans- mild illness
• Transmission- bite of an infected mosquito from the
aedes genus. ALSO! It has been reported that it can
spread via blood transfusions and sexual contact
5. • A mother already infected with zika virus
near the time of delivery, can pass on the
virus to her new born
• In newborns- can cause microcephaly
(congenital zika virus infection)
6. Recommended for:
• Infants with microcephaly born to women who
travelled to an area with zika virus transmission
while pregnant
• Infants born to mothers with positive test results
for zika virus infection
7. • No antiviral treatment and no vaccine
• Supportive treatment that should
address specific medical and
neurodevelopmental issues for the
infant’s particular needs
