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KMID : 1040320160230010001
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Pediatric Infection & Vaccine
2016 Volume.23 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.9
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Zika Virus Infection: Perspectives as a Specialist of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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Yun Ki-Wook
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Abstract
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The Zika virus, a flavivirus related to dengue and Japanese encephalitis was discovered in the Zika forest in Uganda, 1947. 지카바이러스 감염: 소아감염 전문가로서의 관점Since Zika virus was first reported in Brazil in May 2015, infections have occurred in at least 40 countries, especially in the Americas. Zika virus infection usually is asymptomatic or causes mild illness, but may be related to severe clinical manifestations, particularly microcephaly and Guillain-Barre syndrome. Although the possibility of autochthonous Zika virus transmission in South Korea is low, the imported cases and Zika virus-transmitting mosquito should be adequately monitored and promptly managed. In addition, enhancing preparedness for Zika virus infection are needed.
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KEYWORD
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Zika virus, Mosquito, Congenital infection, Microcephaly, Guillain-Barre syndrome
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