Zika virus, a mosquito-borne infection that has spread to 32 countries and the Americas provinces – poses significant danger to pregnant women and infants. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Zika virus a “public health emergency of international concern” due to suspected links to Guillain-Barre and microcephaly. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created the Zika Virus Microsite, a collection of Zika virus resources, which has information about developments in the current outbreak, including prevention, symptoms, treatment and material for travelers and pregnant women. Talk to your primary care provider, or visit the CDC website for more information.
