Zika Virus (ZIKV) Outbreak: Overview of Relevant Research, Projects and Expertise

Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disease Preparedness. 02/03/2016 This 20-page report discusses a number of issues arising with regard to diagnostics, clinical characterization, and potential treatment interventions for the Zika virus. The key research questions that are emerging are the relationship between Zika virus, microcephaly, and other neurological abnormalities; clinical characterization for the differential diagnosis of Dengue and Chikungunya; rapid diagnostics that are specific to Zika; and potential intervention-convalescent plasma or other potential treatments. (PDF)

Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - January 4, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news