Infectious Diseases
Resources on Infectious Diseases
CDC
From the Centers for Disease Control:
Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon.
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Resources from the National Library of Medicine
NYS Department of Health
- Zika Virus: What New York State Clinicians Need to Know. February 1, 2016. Howard Zucker, MD, JD; NYS Commissioner of Health.Power point slide presentation from a webinar.
- NY Governor Cuomo press release 2/4/16 - free testing for pregnant women who have traveled to countries impacted by Zika virus.State expands free testing to include all pregnant women who have traveled to countries impacted by Zika Virus
- Zika Virus: NYS Department of HealthFrom the NYS Department of Health, includes Frequently Asked Questions, an information line, and links to outside resources on Zika virus.
World Health Organization Zika Information
The WHO Zika fact sheet is available in English and the following languages:
Zika virus fact sheet