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Top Zika stories from Infectious Disease News
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The AMA and CDC will host a webinar for all clinicians and physicians on Aug. 10 to provide an update on the Zika virus, with a goal of ensuring clinicians are prepared to handle possible cases of the virus and answer patients’ questions.
The webinar will be held at 7 p.m. EST. Two representatives from the CDC will provide the most up-to-date epidemiological and clinical aspects of the current Zika outbreak, implications for pregnant women and the CDC’s most recent clinical guidance.
Before the webinar, check out the top Zika stories published online within the last month by Infectious Disease News:
Zika-related death in continental US reported in Utah
Health officials in Salt Lake County said a patient, who had underlying health conditions, traveled this year to a part of the world where the virus is being spread by mosquitoes. The patient died in late June. Read more
CDC 'surprised' by Zika virus transmission not associated with travel
The CDC, along with state and local public health agencies, is investigating a "unique" case of Zika virus in Utah in which an individual acquired the virus after caring for an elderly patient infected with Zika. Read more
Officials report NYC's first baby born with Zika-related microcephaly
The New York City Health Department has reported the first baby delivered in a hospital within the five boroughs to have Zika-related microcephaly. The mother, who was infected with the Zika virus while in an area with ongoing Zika transmission, and child are currently in care and being monitored by physicians, city health officials said. The baby, who has been diagnosed with microcephaly and other brain problems, tested positive for Zika. Read more
CDC warns pregnant women to avoid area in Miami over Zika fears
The CDC is advising pregnant women to stay out of an area of Miami where health officials believe local transmission of Zika virus is occurring. Read more
Zika virus detected in semen after 93 days
Zika virus can remain in semen weeks longer than previously believed, according to two recent case reports from France. Read more
Delaying pregnancy by 9 to 24 months reduces incidence of prenatal Zika virus infections
Avoiding pregnancy during and immediately after Zika virus outbreak can reduce the number of cases of microcephaly, but insufficient duration of the delay may worsen the disease outbreak in the Americas. Read more
For more information on the webinar: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/u89qo24bddm1&eom.