Zika in 2018: Advising Travelers Amid Changing Incidence

Since it peak in 2016, the prevalence of Zika virus has decreased; at the same time, travel to Zika-affected countries has rebounded. Many gaps remain in our knowledge about key features of this viral infection, making it difficult to counsel patients who are contemplating travel to Zika-affected countries and to determine appropriate testing strategies on their return. The authors outline what is currently known and unknown about this unprecedented viral infection and suggest an approach to shared decision making between travel medicine providers and patients.

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