The emergence of Zika virusalerts clinicians about the existence of an
unknown before viral infection which if undiagnosed timely can result in
unwanted and even catastrophic consequences for the public health
system and the individuals. Currently, there are six hundred sixty one
cases of the virus detected in the United States and US Territories.
This virus is one of the causes of a birth defect-microcephaly, is
especially dangerous for pregnant women and women who are planning to
get pregnant, can be transmitted through mosquito bites, sexually,
perinatally, and through blood transfusions, and recently found to be an
additional cause of a debilitating neurological disease Guillain-Barre
syndrome.
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