Zika Virus in Panamá and Latinamérica: Clinical and Molecular Aspects of an Emerging Issue

Overview

Journal Rev Med Panama

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2024 Aug 30

PMID 39211299

Authors

J D Mendez-Rios

S Lopez-Verges

J A Suarez

B Moreno

C Verges de Lopez

D E Mendez

D Estripeaut

J Gonzalez-Santamaria

G de Villareal

A Valderrama

L Caceres

N Sosa

Affiliations

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Abstract

The purpose of this review is to provide Latin America's and the region's healthcare professionals with an overview of the current situation related to Zika virus (ZIKAV), and at the same time, to provide relevant clinical and molecular knowledge against this emerging problem. We expect to have a positive impact in diagnostic, surveillance and treatment of this viral disease, specially in those endemic communities, as part of a collective effort against the virus. This review will be distributed as hard-copy and online as a public health and epidemiological initiative.

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