What can we do about the Zika virus in the United States?

J Fam Pract. 2016 Nov;65(11):756-757.

Abstract

Control measures include using insect repellents, aerial spraying of insecticides, eliminating mosquito breeding sites, covering water tanks, and using mosquito nets or door and window screens. Infection during pregnancy is the greatest concern because of congenital anomalies (including microcephaly) that negatively affect brain development.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aedes / virology*
  • Animals
  • Disease Vectors
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Insect Control*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Parasitic / epidemiology
  • Pregnancy Complications, Parasitic / prevention & control*
  • United States / epidemiology
  • Zika Virus Infection / epidemiology
  • Zika Virus Infection / prevention & control*