Fetal Zika Virus Infection in Vietnam

This report is one of the first documented cases of ZIKV infection in Vietnam, however it is likely that infection has been occurring for many years without detection or diagnosis. Since the increased awareness of the risk of ZIKV infection, three tourists have been identified who were infected while traveling in Veitnam and two local cases have been confirmed3. Based on this report it is important for countries in Southeast Asia to increase surveillance, vector control, and public health messaging and for the global public health system to consider increasing travelers’ awareness of infection risks not only in the Americas, but also in Asia. Competing Interests Statement The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. The authors have no potential bioethics/dual use concerns to disclose. Data Availability Statement There are no additional data to report. Corresponding Author Leisha Nolen, email address: xdf8@cdc.gov.
Source: PLOS Currents Outbreaks - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Source Type: research