AI Article Synopsis
- Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne disease that is spreading in various regions, including Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, but has not been confirmed in Thailand as a locally transmitted infection.
- Despite the lack of endemic cases, several travelers returning from Thailand have tested positive for ZIKV.
- The report highlights seven confirmed cases of acute ZIKV infections in Thai residents, suggesting that the virus may be more prevalent in Thailand than previously recognized.
Article Abstract
Zika virus (ZIKV) is an emerging mosquito-borne pathogen with reported cases in Africa, Asia, and large outbreaks in the Pacific. No autochthonous ZIKV infections have been confirmed in Thailand. However, there have been several cases reported in travelers returning from Thailand. Here we report seven cases of acute ZIKV infection in Thai residents across the country confirmed by molecular or serological testing including sequence data. These endemic cases, combined with previous reports in travelers, provide evidence that ZIKV is widespread throughout Thailand.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4530765 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.15-0022 | DOI Listing |
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