Canadian recommendations on the prevention and treatment of Zika virus: Update

Canada Communicable Disease Report = Relevé Des Maladies Transmissibles Au Canada
Zika Working GroupTravel (CATMAT)

Abstract

Zika virus (ZIKV) has recently emerged as a disease of significant public health concern. Currently, a large outbreak is occurring predominantly located in the Americas. ZIKV infection is a cause of microcephaly and other congenital abnormalities and can cause post-infectious neurologic complications such as Guillain-Barré syndrome. To review current knowledge of ZIKV infection and to provide guidance to health care professionals who provide advice to Canadians who may be impacted by ZIKV infection. This Statement was developed by a working group of the Committee to Advise on Tropical Medicine and Travel (CATMAT). Recommendations are based on a literature review and clinical judgment. All travellers should use personal protective measures against mosquito bites including insect repellents and protection of living areas against mosquito entry. Pregnant women should avoid travel to areas designated by the Public Health Agency of Canada as being of concern because of ongoing ZIKV transmission. Women planning a pregnancy should consult with their health care provider and consider postponing travel to these areas. All other travellers may wish to consider deferring travel to designated areas based on risk tolerance, values, and pref...Continue Reading

Citations

Apr 11, 2018·Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines·Kevin L SchwartzAndrea K Boggild
May 18, 2018·Canada Communicable Disease Report = Relevé Des Maladies Transmissibles Au Canada·J TatarynP A Buck

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