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ZIKA VIRUS INFECTION Emerging Public Health Concern
ZIKA VIRUS INFECTION Emerging Public Health Concern
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For futher information about Guillain-Barr syndrome, see GuillainBarr Syndrome Fact Sheet, NIH National Institute of Neurolo
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CDC Recommends
CDC recommends serial
ultrasound examination to
monitor foetal growth and
anatomy and referral to a
maternal foetal medicine or
infectious disease specialist with
expertise in pregnancy
management. Amniocentesis
may be considered after 15
weeks of gestation.
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CDC Recommends
CDC recommends both molecular
and serologic testing of infants who
are being evaluated for evidence of a
congenital Zika virus infection . No
commercial tests for Zika virus are
available; Zika virus testing is
performed at CDC and some state
and territorial health departments.
Health care providers should contact
their state or territorial health
department to facilitate testing
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