Zika Virus Flashcards
Zika is a mosquito-borne infection caused by Zika virus, a member of the genus flavivirus and family Flaviviridae. Is the zika virus only transmitted via mosquitos?
- No
Can be transmitted through sexual and blood sharing
What is the incubation period of zika virus?
1 - <10 days
2 - 3–14 day
3 - 11-21 days
4 - >21 days
2 - 3–14 day
Which of the following is a location where zika virus is common?
1 - South and Central America
2 - Caribbean
3 - Pacific islands
4 - Africa
5 - Asia
6 - All of the above
6 - All of the above
Zika virus can present in a similar way to Dengue fever and Chikungunya fever, but what is the key differential feature to help distinguish between them?
1 - no/low fever
2 - high CRP
3 - thrombocytopenia
4 - abnormal LFTs
1 - no/low fever
Patients can present with which of the following if they are diagnosed with zika virus?
1 - Itchy rash
2 - fever
3 - headache and retro-orbital pain
4 - arthralgia, arthritis or myalgia
5 - conjunctivitis
6 - lower back pain
7 - Guillan Barre Syndrome.
8 - all of the above
8 - all of the above
Virus is typically circulating fo 10 days before symptoms present
How is zika virus typically managed?
1 - amoxicillin
2 - fluids, analgesia and anti-pyretics
3 - doxycycline
4 - ceftriaxone
2 - fluids, analgesia and anti-pyretics
No specific antiviral treatment or diagnosis
Zika virus is similar to yellow and dengue virus. Which of the following are complications of zika virus infection during pregnancy?
1 - microcephaly (abnormal shaped/small head)
2 - dengue antibody dependent enhancement
3 - yellow fever vaccination side effects
4 - intracranialcalcifications (calcium deposits in the brain)
5 - brain damage
6 - all of the above
6 - all of the above
If pregnant advise against travel to endemic areas
If infected with zika virus, do not get pregnant for at least 3 months after being virus free
Following infection with the Zika virus, is it safe to give blood?
- No
Also try t reduce risk of mosquito bites to reduce spread of zika virus
