Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-transmitted flavivirus that has emerged as a global health
threat because of its potential to generate explosive epidemics and ability to cause …

The first confirmed case of Zika virus infection in the Americas was reported in Northeast
Brazil in May 2015, although phylogenetic studies indicate virus introduction as early as …

The clinical outcomes associated with Zika virus (ZIKV) in the Americas have been well
documented, but other aspects of the pandemic, such as attack rates and risk factors, are …

Thrombocytopenia, which signifies a low platelet count usually below 150× 109/L, is a
common finding following or during many viral infections. In clinical medicine, mild …

Background Zika virus (ZIKV) emerged in northeast Brazil in 2015 and spread rapidly across
the Americas, in populations that have been largely exposed to dengue virus (DENV). The …

Mosquito-borne diseases remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality across the tropical
regions. Despite much progress in the control of malaria, malaria-associated morbidity …

Infectious diseases are changing due to the environment and altered interactions among
hosts, reservoirs, vectors, and pathogens. This is particularly true for zoonotic diseases that …

Background In 2015, high rates of microcephaly were reported in Northeast Brazil following
the first South American Zika virus (ZIKV) outbreak. Reported microcephaly rates in other …

Congenital human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is the most common viral infection of the
developing fetus, and a significant cause of neurodevelopmental abnormalities in infants …

Background Arboviral infections are a public health concern and an escalating problem
worldwide. Estimating the burden of these diseases represents a major challenge that is …