지카 바이러스 감염병
Zika virus infection
원인과 역학
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지카 바이러스 감염으로 생기는 바이러스 감염병이다.
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모기에 물리면 이 병이 발생할 수 있다. 수혈로도 감염된다 .
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성교를 통해 감염될 수 있다고.
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지카바이러스 감염병에 걸린 산모로부터 태아에게 감염될 수 있다.
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아프리카, 동남아시아, 태평양군도, 아메리카, 포르투갈리아 등 전 세계 각 지역에서 발병하고 있다. 미국에서도 발병했다.
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그러나 미국에서는 외국에 여행하고 돌아온 여행자에게서 발병한 예는 있다.
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이 바이러스 감염병은 몇 십 년 전에 이미 발생해서 알려진 감염병이다.
증상 징후
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감염되면 무증상이든지 열, 피부 발진, 두통, 관절통, 결막염 등이 경도로 나타날 수 있다.
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이런 증상 징후들이 여러 날 동안 또는 1주 동안 계속될 수 있다.
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병원에 입원할 정도로 심한 증상 징후가 생기는 경우는 드물다.
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그러나 임신부가 이 바이러스에 감염되면 태아에게 선천성 신경계 기형이 생길 수 있다.그리고 지카 바이러스에 감염돼었으나 아무증상이 없는 임신부도 태아에게 이 바이러스를 감염시킬 수 있다.
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특히 브라질에서 임시부가 이 바이러스에 감염된 후 태아 기형이 생겨 그에 관한 연구를 하고 있는 중이다.
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특히 임신부가 이 바이러스에 감염되면 태아에게 소두증이 생길 수 있고 그 외 다른 뇌 이상이 생길 수도 있다.
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지카 바이러스 감염으로 Guillain-Barré 증후군이 생기는지 연구 중이다.
진단
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병력, 증상 징후, 진찰 소견, 혈액검사, 항체 검사 등으로 진단한다.
치료
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대증치료를 한다.
예방 접종 약은 없다.
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모기에 물리지 않게 곤충퇴치제를 이용한다.
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그리고 모기에 물리지 않게 옷을 잘 입는다.
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특히 임신부는 지카 바이러스에 감염되지 않게 임신 중 지카 바이러스를 매개하는 모기가 있는 나라로 여행하지 않는다. 그리고 성교를 통해 지키 바이러스에 감염되지 않게 주의한다.
참조 및 소스
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HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL, INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN PRIMARY CARE OCTOBER 14-16, 2015
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Red Book 30th edition 2015
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Nelson Pediatrics Textbook 19th Ed
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The Harriet Lane Handbook, 19thed
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MMWR 2015
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Pediatrics Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics 2015
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JAMA Journal of the American Medical Association 2015
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NEJM Journal Watch 2015
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CDC
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AAP News 5/2016
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AAP News 6/2017
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Zika Virus Infection
Causes and Epidemiology
This is a viral infection caused by the Zika virus.
The disease can be transmitted through mosquito bites and blood transfusions.
It can also be transmitted through sexual intercourse.
It can be transmitted from an infected mother to her fetus.
It has been reported worldwide, including in Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, the Americas, and Portugal. It has also been reported in the United States.
However, there have been cases in the United States of Zika virus infections in travelers returning from overseas.
This viral infection has been known for decades.
Symptoms and Signs
Infection can be asymptomatic or mild, with symptoms such as fever, skin rash, headache, joint pain, and conjunctivitis.
These symptoms can last for several days or up to a week.
Severe symptoms requiring hospitalization are rare. However, if a pregnant woman becomes infected with this virus, the fetus can develop congenital nervous system abnormalities. Even pregnant women who are infected with the Zika virus but do not have any symptoms can transmit the virus to their fetus.
Research is currently underway in Brazil, where fetal abnormalities were observed after a pregnant woman became infected with the virus.
In particular, if a pregnant woman becomes infected with the virus, the fetus can develop microcephaly and other brain abnormalities.
Research is being conducted to determine whether Zika virus infection causes Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based on medical history, symptoms, physical examination, blood tests, and antibody testing.
Treatment
Symptomatic treatment is provided.
There is no vaccine.
Use insect repellent to avoid mosquito bites.
And dress appropriately to prevent mosquito bites.
Pregnant women should avoid traveling to countries with Zika-carrying mosquitoes during pregnancy to avoid infection with the virus. They should also take precautions to avoid sexual contact with the virus. References and Sources
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL, INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN PRIMARY CARE OCTOBER 14-16, 2015
Red Book 30th edition 2015
Nelson Pediatrics Textbook 19th Ed
The Harriet Lane Handbook, 19th ed.
MMWR 2015
Pediatrics Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics 2015
JAMA Journal of the American Medical Association 2015
NEJM Journal Watch 2015
CDC
AAP News 5/2016
AAP News 6/2017
Copyright drleepeditrics.com 3/5/2026
Zika Virus Infection
Causes and Epidemiology
This is a viral infection caused by the Zika virus.
The disease can be transmitted through mosquito bites and blood transfusions.
It can also be transmitted through sexual intercourse.
It can be transmitted from an infected mother to her fetus.
It has been reported worldwide, including in Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, the Americas, and Portugal. It has also been reported in the United States.
However, there have been cases in the United States of Zika virus infections in travelers returning from overseas.
This viral infection has been known for decades.
Symptoms and Signs
Infection can be asymptomatic or mild, with symptoms such as fever, skin rash, headache, joint pain, and conjunctivitis.
These symptoms can last for several days or up to a week.
Severe symptoms requiring hospitalization are rare. However, if a pregnant woman becomes infected with this virus, the fetus can develop congenital nervous system abnormalities. Even pregnant women who are infected with the Zika virus but do not have any symptoms can transmit the virus to their fetus.
Research is currently underway in Brazil, where fetal abnormalities were observed after a pregnant woman became infected with the virus.
In particular, if a pregnant woman becomes infected with the virus, the fetus can develop microcephaly and other brain abnormalities.
Research is being conducted to determine whether Zika virus infection causes Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based on medical history, symptoms, physical examination, blood tests, and antibody testing.
Treatment
Symptomatic treatment is provided.
There is no vaccine.
Use insect repellent to avoid mosquito bites.
And dress appropriately to prevent mosquito bites.
Pregnant women should avoid traveling to countries with Zika-carrying mosquitoes during pregnancy to avoid infection with the virus. They should also take precautions to avoid sexual contact with the virus. References and Sources
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL, INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN PRIMARY CARE OCTOBER 14-16, 2015
Red Book 30th edition 2015
Nelson Pediatrics Textbook 19th Ed
The Harriet Lane Handbook, 19th ed.
MMWR 2015
Pediatrics Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics 2015
JAMA Journal of the American Medical Association 2015
NEJM Journal Watch 2015
CDC
AAP News 5/2016
AAP News 6/2017
Copyright drleepeditrics.com 3/5/2026