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Microbiology: Current Research | Volume 3
May 20-21, 2019 | Vienna, Austria
Medical Microbiology
4
th
International Conference on
The pathogenesis and characteristics of congenital affliction associated with zika
virus - What to do
Lawrence D Frenkel
University of Illinois, USA
Z
ika virus infections have exploded on the international
scene with little warning due in part to the genetic
changes in the virus over time in different geographic areas
resulting in variable epidemiology, host-virus immune
interactions, pathology and clinical manifestations. These will
be reviewed with an emphasis on the genomic evolution and
pathogenesis. Comparisons will be made to other pathogens
that are associated with congenital affliction. Worldwide
experience with attempts to care for these children will be
discussed and the creation of national programs to respond
to this public health threat including the development of
antivirals and vaccines.
e
:
lfrenkel@uic.eduMicrobiol Curr Res, Volume 3
DOI: 10.4066/2591-8036-C1-006