Zika Virus infection : risk of spreading in Europe

This book describes the demographic and clinical patterns of Zika infection and evaluates the risk of it spreading to Europe. It reflects the hands-on experience of the author, who as a physician, was faced with the first-ever cases reported in Europe. Providing essential background information on t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Díaz-Menéndez, Marta
Other Authors Crespillo-Andújar, Clara
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer, 2017.
SeriesSpringerBriefs in immunology.
Subjects
Zika virus infection > Epidemiology.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319594064
9783319594057
Physical Description1 online resource

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Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgements; Contents; Abbreviations; 1 Introduction; Abstract; 2 The Epidemiology; Abstract; 2.1 Historical Outbreaks; 2.2 Current Outbreak; References; 3 The Virus; Abstract; 3.1 ZIKV Classification; 3.2 ZIKV Morphology; 3.3 Phylogeny of ZIKV; 3.4 Phylogenetic Analysis of Current Outbreak; 3.5 Pathogenic Mechanism of ZIKV; References; 4 The Vector; Abstract; 4.1 Classification of the Different Vectors; 4.2 Characteristics of the Vectors; 4.2.1 Morphological Characteristics of Vectors; 4.2.2 Biology and General Characteristics of Vectors; 4.3 Presence of the Vectors in the World.
  • 6.2.2 Neurologic Complications6.2.2.1 Guillain-Barré Syndrome; 6.2.2.2 Other Neurologic Complications; References; 7 Laboratory Diagnosis; Abstract; 7.1 Serological Analysis; 7.2 Molecular Analysis; 7.3 Viral Isolation; 7.4 Testing Strategies; 7.5 Safety Precautions for Laboratories Working on ZIKV; References; 8 Treatment; Abstract; 8.1 Symptomatic Treatment; 8.2 Treatment Under Investigation; 8.3 Vaccine Against ZIKV; References; 9 Prevention; Abstract; 9.1 Related to Mosquitoes; 9.1.1 Environmental Management; 9.1.2 Chemical Control.
  • 9.1.2.1 Characteristics of Insecticides by Chemical Group9.1.2.2 Mosquito Insecticide Resistance; 9.1.3 Biological Control; 9.1.4 Genetic Control; 9.1.5 Personal Protection; 9.1.6 Mosquito Control Measures; 9.2 Related to Other Routes of Infection; 9.2.1 Vertical Transmission and Breastfeeding; 9.2.2 Related to Sexual Intercourse; 9.2.3 Laboratory Accidents and Healthcare Providers; 9.2.4 Blood Supply and Transplantation; 9.3 International Guidelines for Prevention; References; 10 Risk of Globalization of the Disease in Europe; Abstract.
  • 10.1 Factors Affecting the Risk of Spread of Vector-Borne Disease10.1.1 Related to Environmental Factors; 10.1.2 Related to the Travels and Travellers; 10.1.3 Introduction of Mosquito Vector-Born in Naive Areas; 10.2 Risk Due to Mass Gathering Events; 10.3 Specific Risk of Globalization in Europe; References.

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