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Zika Virus

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Zika Virus Resources for Healthcare Providers

February 5, 2016

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as other state and federal agencies have issued health advisories, guidelines, travel alerts and other information on the Zika virus. The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus primarily transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Infection with Zika virus is asymptomatic in most cases. When Zika virus does cause illness, the most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). Severe ailments requiring hospitalization are uncommon. Recent evidence suggests a possible association between maternal Zika virus infection and adverse fetal outcomes, such as congenital microcephaly and a possible association with Guillain-Barré syndrome. No vaccine or medication exists at this time to prevent or treat Zika virus infection. Persons residing in or traveling to areas of active Zika virus transmission should take steps to prevent Zika virus infection through prevention of mosquito bites. CHA will continue to share information and resources as they become available.

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CDC Guidelines and Resources

February 4, 2016

CDC Update: Pregnant Women with Any Laboratory Evidence of Possible Zika Virus Infection in the United States and Territories 2016-2017

CDC Webcast July 19, 2016 Grand Rounds: Dengue and Chikungunya in Our Backyard: Preventing Aedes Mosquito-Borne Disease

CDC Zika Virus Webpage

CDC’s Zika Virus Microsite

CDC Guidance on testing urine specimens for suspected Zika Virus infection May 20, 2016

Media Statement: CDC Changes Reporting of Numbers of Pregnant Women Affected by Zika Virus – May 20, 2016

Cases in Pregnant Women (U.S.) – May 20, 2016

Zika Active Pregnancy Surveillance System – May 20, 2016

Zika Pregnancy Reporting Change State Communication Toolkit – May 20, 2016

How to Protect Against Mosquito Bites – May 19, 2016

Zika: The Basics and How to Protect Against it – May 17, 2016

Updated Diagnostic Testing – May 15, 2016

Updated Collection and Submission of Body Fluids – May 15, 2016

The CDC Zika Action Plan Summit Teleconference Website has slides, audio recordings, and transcripts from recent calls

CDC Public Health Matters Blog: The Strategic National Stockpile’s Unique Role in Zika Prevention

CDC Travel Guidance

CDC Zika Virus Prevention

CDC Guidelines and Information for Health Care Providers

CDC Interim Guidelines for evaluating and testing infants

CDC Interim Guidelines for healthcare providers caring for pregnant women and women of reproductive age

CDC Interim Guidelines for prevention of sexual transmission of Zika Virus

CDC reported Zika cases in the U.S. and its territories

Zika Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment (CDC)

Zika Clinical Evaluation (CDC)

CDC Health Advisory

CDC Report Notes from the Field: Evidence of Zika Virus Infection in Brain and Placental Tissues from Two Congenitally Infected Newborns and Two Fetal Losses — Brazil, 2015

CDC Report Vital Signs: Preparing for Local Mosquito-Borne transmission of Zika Virus – United States, 2016

  • CDC Zika Advisory 1.15.16
  • CDC Zika Advisory 2.23.16
  • CDC Zika Key Messages 5-4-16
  • CDC Zika Key Messages 5-18-16
  • CDC Health Advisory 8-19-16
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CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)

August 23, 2016

Update: Interim Guidance for the Evaluation and Management of Infants with Possible Congenital Zika Virus Infection — United States August 19, 2016

Interim Guidance for Health Care Providers Caring for Pregnant Women with Possible Zika Virus Exposure — United States July 2016

Interim Guidance for Prevention of Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus — United States July 2016

Possible Zika Virus Infection Among Pregnant Women — United States and Territories, May 2016

Interim Guidance for Zika Virus Testing of Urine – United States, May 13, 2016

Comparison of Test Results for Zika Virus RNA in Urine, Serum, and Saliva Specimens from Persons with Travel-Associated Zika Virus Disease – Florida, May 13, 2016

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CDPH Health Advisory Notices and Information

February 4, 2016

CDPH Updated Guidance for Health Care Providers regarding Zika and pregnant women January 10, 2018

CDPH Communications Regarding Zika Virus Positive Blood Donors August 2016

Guidance for Reporting and Follow-up of Zika Virus Infected Blood Donors and Local Transmission of Zika Virus in California August 2016

CDPH Reports Two Cases of Zika-Related Birth Defects in California CAHAN 16-47

CDPH Zika Virus Webpage

CDPH Health Advisory

Zika Frequently Asked Questions for Healthcare Workers CDPHi 8/5/16

Email questions to CDPH regarding the Zika Virus at JEOCuser43@cdph.ca.gov.

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Other Resources and Information

February 4, 2016

FDA releases revised guidance: Revised Recommendations for Reducing the Risk of Zika Virus Transmission by Blood and Blood Components August 2016

NBC News: Zika Took Her Baby. She Doesn’t Want It to Happen to You August 21, 2016

Los Angeles Daily News: Zika cases jump to 170 in California, sparking travel warnings August 19, 2016

The Guardian: ‘Nobody’s looking’: why US Zika outbreak could be bigger than we know August 17, 2016

AHA Hospitals & Health Networks Article Zika: Hospitals at the Ready August 8, 2016

CBS News: Best bug sprays for fighting Zika June 23, 2016

Zika Virus Response Updates from FDA June 22, 2016

FDA new guidance to reduce potential transmission

FDA guidance for blood donor screening, deferral and management

HHS Emergency Use Authorization for Zika antibody testing

U.S. County map of likely Zika mosquito locations

The Lancet: Zika virus in the female genital tract July 11, 2016

NBC News: Low-Tech Trap Might Help Fight Zika Virus Outbreaks, CDC says

New York Times: A Window Into the Workings of Zika

CNN Article: Florida health officials confirm local Zika transmission July 29, 2016

CNN Article: Zika has been sexually transmitted in Texas, CDC Confirms April 7, 2016

CNN Article: Zika test gets emergency approval by FDA, available to doctors next week April 29, 2016

STAT Article: Experimental Zika vaccine is approved for clinical trials for first time in U.S. June 20, 2016

NPR Article: Zika And Children: What Parents Need To Know June 20, 2016

World Health Organization Fact Sheet

New York Times 3/8/16 news article: W.H.O. Advises Pregnant Women to Avoid Areas Where Zika Is Spreading

NBC News 3/23/16 news article: Americans Are Buying Up Insect Repellent Amid Zika Worries

AMA Zika Virus Resource Center

Zika Virus Health Information Resources

American Academy of Pediatrics – Zica Virus: What Parents Need to Know

American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Practice Advisory on Zika Virus

Remarks by Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of WHO, on Zika virus

FACT SHEET:  Preparing for and Responding to the Zika Virus at Home and Abroad

NIH seeks research applications to study Zika in pregnancy, developing fetus

Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Website

  • ASPR TRACIE Zika Resources
  • Report: Link between Zika Virus and infants with microcephaly
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