ZIKA

The Zika Virus transitioned from a rare and relatively mild tropical illness to a full blown global health crisis in the span of approximately one year Now active in more than 60 countries Zika is an epidemic unlike any in history a virus spread by both mosquitos and sex and one whose most significant effect congenital birth defects might not be revealed until months after infection Zika What Everyone Needs to Know offers both a summary of the virus history to date and an expert overview of what s known and unknown about its medical impacts Written in clear language and in a highly navigable question and answer format this book offers expert answers to the most common and difficult questions surrounding this new global threat Where did Zika come from Where is Zika likely to migrate geographically What are the risks associated with travel and sex in Zika affected areas Does Zika cause birth defects in all pregnant hosts Do some people s medical histories make them more susceptible to Zika How long after infection is conception safe Is a Zika vaccine likely Authored by two of the world s leading infectious disease experts this book offers practical and accessible information on this most unpredictable epidemic It cuts through