Zika Virus: Epidemiology, current phobia and preparednessfor upcoming mass gatherings, with examples from World Olympics and Pilgrimage

Authors

  • Nahla Khamis Ibrahim (1) M.B.B.Ch, MPH, Dr.PH (Epidemiology), DHPE (Medical Education). Professor of Epidemiology & Public Health at Family & Community Medicine Department, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2) Professor of Epidemiology at the High Institute of Public Health , Alexandria University, Egypt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.324.10038

Keywords:

Emerging diseases, Zika, Epidemiology, Phobia, Mass gathering, Vaccine trials, Preparedness, Surveillance.

Abstract

Objective: To describe Zika Virus (ZIKV) epidemiology, current phobia, and the required preparedness for its prevention during the upcoming Mass Gathering (MG) events.

Methods: Electronic databases of PubMed, WHO, CDC, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Google, and Cochrane library were extensively searched for ZIKV. Articles were reviewed, scrutinized and critically appraised and the most relevant articles were utilized.

Results: ZIKV is an emerging Flavivirus which was first isolated from Uganda in 1947. It is transmitted mainly through bite of Aedes mosquitoes. Sexual, perinatal and blood-borne transmissions are implicated. ZIKV is incriminated to cause microcephaly and Guillain-Barr

Author Biography

Nahla Khamis Ibrahim, (1) M.B.B.Ch, MPH, Dr.PH (Epidemiology), DHPE (Medical Education). Professor of Epidemiology & Public Health at Family & Community Medicine Department, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2) Professor of Epidemiology at the High Institute of Public Health , Alexandria University, Egypt

Family and Community Medicine Department, Epidemiology Department

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Published

2016-07-12

How to Cite

Ibrahim, N. K. (2016). Zika Virus: Epidemiology, current phobia and preparednessfor upcoming mass gatherings, with examples from World Olympics and Pilgrimage. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 32(4). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.324.10038

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 4 (2016): July - August 2016 Pak J Med Sci

Section

Review Article