Zika Virus Spreads to New Areas — Region of the Americas, May 2015–January 2016

摘要: Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that was first identified in Uganda 1947 (1). Before 2007, only sporadic human disease cases were reported from countries Africa and Asia. In the documented outbreak of Yap State, Federated States Micronesia; 73% population aged ≥3 years estimated to have been infected (2). Subsequent outbreaks occurred Southeast Asia Western Pacific (3). May 2015, World Health Organization local transmission Region Americas (Americas), with autochthonous Brazil (4). December, Ministry 440,000-1,300,000 suspected had 2015 (5). By January 20, 2016, locally-transmitted Pan American Puerto Rico 19 other or territories Americas* (Figure) (6). Further spread region being monitored closely.