Close-up of a Zika mosquito.
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Containing Zika: The urgent need for funds, pregnancy guidance

Since the Zika virus causes microcephaly and other congenital brain abnormalities, it’s vital for physicians to understand the latest guidelines for conception and pregnancy care. Measures to contain Zika require urgent funding.

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What you can do now to help address a U.S. Zika outbreak

A Zika summit developed plans to address the mosquito-borne transmission of the virus in certain regions of the United States. Physicians should be aware of these measures to help prevent transmission and protect pregnant women.

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Close-up map of South America
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Latest Zika guidelines on sexual transmission and exposure during pregnancy

The CDC issued two interim guidelines for physicians—one for the prevention of sexual transmission and one for caring for pregnant women or women of reproductive age with possible exposure to the Zika virus.

Public Health
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AMA online Zika Virus Resource Center: Latest information for physicians

With global infection rates of Zika increasing rapidly, physicians should be prepared to handle possible cases and answer patients’ questions. Online resource center has latest information from the CDC and other public health groups.

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