Abstract:Zika virus (ZIKV) is an arthropod-borne flavivirus that has become a significant global health concern due to its rapid geographic expansion and association with novel neurological pathogenesis [1]. The recent emergence of ZIKV is multifactorial and likely includes the expanded geographical range of Aedes sp. mosquitoes, the immunological naivety of human populations outside of historically endemic regions and global travel of infected individuals [2]. In addition to these epidemiological consequences of globa… Show more
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