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General/Reports
       

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  The clinical spectrum of Zika virus in returning travelers.
Meltzer E, Leshem E, Lustig Y, et al
Am J Med
. 2016 May 31.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Tropical Islands as New Hubs for Emerging Arboviruses.
Cao-Lormeau VM.
Emerg Infect Dis
. 2016 May;22(5):913-5.
Paper

Mapping global environmental suitability for Zika virus.
Messina JP, Kraemer MU, Brady OJ,
Elife
. 2016 Apr 19;5. pii: e15272.
Abstract

Zika Virus Advice for Mountaineers: A UIAA Medcom Consensus Advice Sheet.
Hillebrandt D, Richards P, Clark A, Jean D.
High Alt Med Biol. 2016 Apr 15.
Abstract

The South Pacific epidemic strain of Zika virus replicates efficiently in human epithelial A549 cells leading to IFN-β production and apoptosis induction.
Frumence E, Roche M, Krejbich-Trotot P
Virology
. 2016 Apr 6;493:217-226
Abstract

Epidemiology and neurological complications of infection by the Zika virus: a new emerging neurotropic virus.
Carod-Artal FJ.
Rev Neurol. 2016 Apr 1;62(7):317-328
Abstract

Zika - another threat on the epidemiological map of the world.
Korzeniewski K, Juszczak D, Zwolińska E.
Int Marit Health. 2016;67(1):31-7.

Abstract

Zika virus in the Americas: Early epidemiological and genetic findings.
Faria NR, Azevedo RD, Kraemer MU, et a'
Science. 2016 Mar 24. pii: aaf5036.
Abstract

 

Africa
       

Central African Republic

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Molecular characterization of three Zika flaviviruses obtained from sylvatic mosquitoes in the Central African Republic.
Berthet N, Nakouné E, Kamgang B,
Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis. 2014 Dec;14(12):862-5
Abstract
 

Gabon

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Zika virus in Gabon (Central Africa)--2007: a new threat from Aedes albopictus?
Grard G, Caron M, Mombo IM, et al
PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2014 Feb 6;8(2):e2681
Paper
 

Senegal

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Zika virus emergence in mosquitoes in southeastern Senegal, 2011.
Diallo D, Sall AA, Diagne CT,
PLoS One. 2014 Oct 13;9(10):e109442.
Paper
 

West Africa

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Zika virus emergence in mosquitoes in southeastern Senegal, 2011.
Diallo D, Sall AA, Diagne CT,
PLoS One. 2014 Oct 13;9(10):e109442.
Paper
 

Asia
       

Multinational Reports
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Zika virus, a pathway to new challenges.
Jamil Z, Waheed Y, Durrani TZ.
Asian Pac J Trop Med. 2016 Jul;9(7):626-9.
Paper

FULL-TEXt ARTICLE
ZIka virus infection in Asia: Reappraisal on phylogenetic data of Asian lineage.
Wiwanitkit S, Wiwanitkit V.
Asian Pac J Trop Med
.
2016 Jun;9(6):614-5
Paper

China

 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Epidemiologic investigation of a family cluster of imported ZIKV cases in Guangdong, China: probable human-to-human transmission.
Yin Y, Xu Y, Su L,et ak   
Emerg Microbes Infect. 2016 Sep 7;5(9):e100.
Abstract

Early detection of Zika virus infection among travellers from areas of ongoing transmission in China.
Zhang J, Jin X, Zhu Z, Huang L, et al
J Travel Med
. 2016 Jul 4;23(5).
Abstract

Investigation on the preventive and control strategies against the first imported case of Zika virus infection in China mainland]
Liu XQ, Zhu MM, Liao Y, et al
Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2016 Jun;50(6):547-9.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT COMMENTARY
Afebrile, asymptomatic and non-thrombocytopenic Zika virus infection: Don't miss it!
Wiwanitkit S, Wiwanitkit V
Asian Pac J Trop Med. 2016 May;9(5):513.
Commentary

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Complete Genome Sequence of Zika Virus from the First Imported Case in Mainland China.
Liu L, Wu W, Zhao X, et al
Genome Announc
. 2016 Apr 21;4(2
Paper

Several issues on the epidemiology of Zika virus disease.
Lu GY, Su YY, Wang N.
Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi. 2016 Apr 10;37(4):450
Abstract

Isolation, identification and genomic characterization of the Asian lineage Zika virus imported to China.
Deng YQ, Zhao H, Li XF, et al
Sci China Life Sci. 2016 Mar 18.
Abstract

Epidemiological characteristics of Zika virus disease.
Li JD, Li DX.
Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi. 2016 Mar 10;37(3):329-34

Abstract

 
East Malaysia (Malaysian Borneo)

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
.Acute Zika virus infection after travel to Malaysian Borneo, September 2014.
Tappe D, Nachtigall S, Kapaun A,  et al
Emerg Infect Dis. 2015 May;21(5):911-3.
Paper

India
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Knowledge regarding Zika virus infection among dental practitioners of tricity area (Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali), India.
Gupta N, Randhawa RK, Thakar S,
Niger Postgrad Med J. 2016 Jan-Mar;23(1):33-7.
Papers
Indonesia
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Isolation of Zika Virus from Febrile Patient, Indonesia.
Perkasa A, Yudhaputri F, Haryanto S, et al
Emerg Infect Dis. 2016 May;22(5):924-5.
Paper

Korea

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
First Imported Case of Zika Virus Infection into Korea.
Jang HC, Park WB, Kim UJ, et al 
J Korean Med Sc
i
. 2016 Jul;31(7):1173-7.
Paper

Nepal

 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Zika Virus: Yet Another Emerging Threat to Nepal.
Dhimal M, Gautam I, Baral G,
et al
J Nepal Health Res Counc
. 2015 Sep;13(31):248-51.
Abstract

 
Singapore
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Skuse): A Potential Vector of Zika Virus in Singapore
Pei-Sze Jeslyn Wong, Mei-zhi Irene Li, et al
PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2013 August; 7(8):
Paper

Taiwan

 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
A new reportable disease is born: Taiwan Centers for Disease Control's response to emerging Zika virus infection.
Huang AS, Shu PY, Yang CH.
J Formos Med Assoc. 2016 Mar 21. pii: S0929-6646(16)30006-7.
Paper
 
Thailand
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Detection of Zika Virus Infection in Thailand, 2012-2014.
Buathong R, Hermann L, Thaisomboonsuk B, et al
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2015 Aug;93(2):380-3.

Paper

Australia/Pacific Islands
       

French Polynesia

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Zika Virus Seroprevalence, French Polynesia, 2014-2015.
Aubry M, Teissier A, Huart M, et al 
Emerg Infect Dis. 2017 Apr 15;23(4)
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Zika Virus: Medical Countermeasure Development Challenges.
Malone RW, Homan J, Callahan MV, et al
PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2016 Mar 2;10(3):e0004530.
Paper

Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak associated with Zika virus infection in French Polynesia: a case-control study.
Cao-Lormeau VM, Blake A, Mons S, et al

Lancet
. 2016 Feb 29. pii: S0140-6736(16)00562-6. 

Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Zika virus, French Polynesia, South Pacific, 2013.
Hancock WT, Marfel M, Bel M.
Emerg Infect Dis. 2014 Nov;20(11):1960.
Paper

 

Micronesia
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Zika virus outbreak on Yap Island, Federated States of Micronesia.
Duffy MR, Chen TH, Hancock WT,  et al
N Engl J Med. 2009 Jun 11;360(24):2536-43.
Paper

New Caledonia

 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Co-infection with Zika and dengue viruses in 2 patients, New Caledonia, 2014.
Dupont-Rouzeyrol M, O'Connor O, Calvez E, et al
Emerg Infect Dis. 2015 Feb;21(2):381-2
.
Paper
 

New
Zealand
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus and Persistence in Semen, New Zealand, 2016
Harrower J, Kiedrzynski T, Baker S, et al
Emerg Infect Dis. 2016 Oct 15;22(10).
Paper

Philippines
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Zika virus infection, Philippines, 2012.
Alera MT, Hermann L, Tac-An IA, et al
Emerg Infect Dis. 2015 Apr;21(4):722-4.
Paper

Europe
       

Multiple Countries
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Spread of the Invasive Mosquitoes Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in the Black Sea Region Increases Risk of Chikungunya, Dengue, and Zika Outbreaks in Europe.
Akiner MM, Demirci B, Babuadze G, et al
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
. 2016 Apr 26;10(4):e0004664
Paper
 
France

       Journal s, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Evidence of Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus.
D'Ortenzio E, Matheron S, de Lamballerie X, et al  
lN Engl J Med. 2016 Apr 13.
Paper

Zika virus infection during pregnancy.
Picone O, Vauloup-Fellous C, D'Ortenzio E,  et al 
J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (
Paris)
. 2016 Apr  11
Abstract

Italy
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Zika Virus Infection in the Central Nervous System and Female Genital Tract.
Nicastri E, Castilletti C, Balestra P, et al
Emerg Infect Dis
. 2016 Dec 15;22(12
Paper

Zika virus infection in two travelers returning from an epidemic area to Italy, 2016: algorithm for diagnosis and recommendations.
Calleri G, Burdino E, Bonora S, et al
Travel Med Infect Dis. 2016 Jul 9.
Abstract

Assessing the potential risk of Zika virus epidemics in temperate areas with established Aedes albopictus populations.
Guzzetta G, Poletti P, Montarsi F, et al
Euro Surveill. 2016 Apr 14;21(15).
Abstract

Netherlands
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Imported Zika virus infection in the Netherlands.
von Eije KJ, Schinkel J, van den Kerkhof JH,  et al
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2015;160(0):D153.
Abstract

Spain

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Zika virus infection: a new public health emergency with great media impact
Caylà JA, Domínguez Á, Rodríguez Valín E, de Ory F, et al
Gac Sanit
. 2016 Jul 26.
Abstract

First Case of Zika Virus Infection in a HIV+ Patient.
Barreiro P.
AIDS Rev
. 2016 Apr-Jun;18(2):112.
Abstract

First case of imported Zika virus infection in Spain.
Bachiller-Luque P, Domínguez-Gil González M, Álvarez-Manzanares J, et al
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2016 Mar 16. pii: S0213-005X(16)00082-3

Abstract

 

United Kingdom
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Persistent Zika Virus Detection in Semen in a Traveler Returning to the United Kingdom from Brazil, 2016.
Gaskell KM, Houlihan C, Nastouli E, Checkley AM.
Emerg Infect Dis
. 2017 Jan 15;23(1).
Paper

 


Middle East
 
     

Israel

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Detection of Zika virus RNA in whole blood of imported Zika virus disease cases up to 2 months after symptom onset, Israel, December 2015 to April 2016.
Lustig Y, Mendelson E, Paran N,  et al
Euro Surveill
. 2016 Jun 30;21(26).
Abstract

The clinical spectrum of Zika virus in returning travelers.
Meltzer E, Leshem E, Lustig Y, et al
Am J Med
. 2016
 May 31.

Abstract


Saudi Arabia
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Knowledge and attitudes towards Zika virus among medical students in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Ibrahim NK, Moshref RH, Moshref LH,  et al
J Infect Public Health
. 2017 Jul 8.

Abstract
 

North America
       

Multinational
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Zika Virus in the Americas: A Review for Clinicians.
Sampathkumar P, Sanchez JL.
Mayo Clin Proc
. 2016 Apr;91(4):514-21. 
Abstract
 

Canada
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
First case of Zika virus infection in a returning Canadian traveler.
Fonseca K, Meatherall B, Zarra D, et al
Am J Trop Med Hyg
. 2014 Nov;91(5):1035-8.

Paper
 

United States

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Ability to serologically confirm recent Zika virus infection in areas with varying past incidence of dengue virus infection - United States and territories, 2016.
Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Powell K, et al
J Clin Microbiol. 2017 Nov 1.
Abstract

The public health planners' perfect storm: Hurricane Matthew and Zika virus.
Ahmed QA, Memish ZA.
Travel Med Infect Dis. 2016 Dec 22.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Estimating the subcritical transmissibility of the Zika outbreak in the State of Florida, USA, 2016.
Dinh L, Chowell G, Mizumoto K, Nishiura H.
Z Theor Biol Med Model. 2016 Nov 9;13(1):20.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Preparedness for Zika Virus Disease - New York City, 2016.
Madad SS, Masci J, Cagliuso NV Sr, Allen M.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2016 Oct 28;65(42):1161-1165.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Likely Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus from a Man with No Symptoms of Infection - Maryland, 2016.
Brooks RB, Carlos MP, Myers RA, et al
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
. 2016 Sep 2;65(34):915-916
Paper

Zika Virus: Critical Information for Emergency Providers.
Shastry S, Koenig KL, Hirshon JM.
Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2016 Aug;34(3):e25-37.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Update: Interim Guidance for Prevention of Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus - United States, July 2016.
Brooks JT, Friedman A, Kachur RE, et al
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2016 Jul 25;65(29):745-7
Paper

Zika Virus Infection and Development of a Murine Model.
Shah A, Kumar A.
Neurotox Res. 2016 Jun 3.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Zika in the United States of America and a Fateful 1969 Decision.
Hotez PJ.
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
. 2016 May 26;10(5):
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Zika Virus, Elevation, and Transmission Risk.
Peterson AT, Osorio J, Qiao H, Escobar LE.
PLoS Curr. 2016 May 9;8.
Paper

Public health authorities race to contain fast-moving Zika outbreak.
[No authors listed]
ED Manag
. 2016 Apr;28(4):37-4
1
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Male-to-Male Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus - Texas, January 2016.
Deckard DT, Chung WM, Brooks JT, et al
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
. 2016 Apr 15;65(14):372-4.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Patterns in Zika Virus Testing and Infection, by Report of Symptoms and Pregnancy Status - United States, January 3-March 5, 2016
Dasgupta S, Reagan-Steiner S, Goodenough D, et al 
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2016 Apr 22;65(15):395-

Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Vital Signs: Preparing for Local Mosquito-Borne Transmission of Zika Virus - United States, 2016

CDC
Zika Response.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2016 Apr 8;65(13):352
Paper

US Public Health Preparedness for Zika and Other Threats Remains Vulnerable.
Duchin JS.
Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2016 Apr;10(2):298-9.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Update: Interim Guidance for Health Care Providers Caring for Women of Reproductive Age with Possible Zika Virus Exposure - United States, 2016.
Petersen EE, Polen KN, Meaney-Delman D,  et al
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
. 2016 Apr 1;65(12):315-22
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Travel-Associated Zika Virus Disease Cases Among U.S. Residents - United States, January 2015-February 2016.

Armstrong P, Hennessey M, Adams M,  et al
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
. 2016 Mar 25;65(11):286-9.
Paper
 

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