Outbreaks of Zika virus disease have been recorded in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. To date, a total of 86 countries and territories have reported evidence of mosquito-transmitted Zika infection. But data are provisional and might not reflect the actual number of Zika virus disease cases due to delays in reporting.

Zika virus disease is mainly spread by daytime-active Aedes mosquitoes, such as A. aegypti and A. albopictus. For most people it is a very mild infection and is not harmful. Symptoms are generally mild including fever, rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise, and headache, and usually last for 2-7 days after a person is bitten by an infected mosquito. But it may be more serious for pregnant women, as there is evidence it causes birth defects in particular, microcephaly and other congenital abnormalities in the developing fetus and newborn. Zika infection in pregnancy also results in fetal loss, stillbirth, and preterm birth.

The significance of this research is to present Importance of early recognition and treatment of Zika virus infection because of recent increase in cases of microcephaly and other neurological disorders potentially associated with this virus. Modern pediatrician should be aware of this etiology of congenital diseases in infants using the adequate methods of examination and management of Zika virus infection, follow guidance on current testing strategies for Zika virus infection, and support of affected children and families affected by complications of Zika infection. Except this, pediatritian should share information about personal protection measures and basic precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites.

Outbreaks of Zika virus disease have been recorded in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. To date, a total of 86 countries and territories have reported evidence of mosquito-transmitted Zika infection. But data are provisional and might not reflect the actual number of Zika virus disease cases due to delays in reporting.

Zika virus disease is mainly spread by daytime-active Aedes mosquitoes, such as A. aegypti and A. albopictus. For most people it is a very mild infection and is not harmful. Symptoms are generally mild including fever, rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise, and headache, and usually last for 2-7 days after a person is bitten by an infected mosquito. But it may be more serious for pregnant women, as there is evidence it causes birth defects in particular, microcephaly and other congenital abnormalities in the developing fetus and newborn. Zika infection in pregnancy also results in fetal loss, stillbirth, and preterm birth.

The significance of this research is to present Importance of early recognition and treatment of Zika virus infection because of recent increase in cases of microcephaly and other neurological disorders potentially associated with this virus. Modern pediatrician should be aware of this etiology of congenital diseases in infants using the adequate methods of examination and management of Zika virus infection, follow guidance on current testing strategies for Zika virus infection, and support of affected children and families affected by complications of Zika infection. Except this, pediatritian should share information about personal protection measures and basic precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites.