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Guillain-Barre Syndrome and Healthcare Needs during Zika Virus Transmission, Puerto Rico, 2016
Guillain-Barre Syndrome and Healthcare Needs during Zika Virus Transmission, Puerto Rico, 2016 EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES Dirlikov, E., Kniss, K., Major, C., Thomas, D., Virgen, C. A., Mayshack, M., Asher, J., Mier-y-Teran-Romero, L., Salinas, J. L., Pastula, D. M., Sharp, T. M., Sejvar, J., Johansson, M. A., Rivera-Garcia, B. 2017; 23 (1): 134-136Abstract
To assist with public health preparedness activities, we estimated the number of expected cases of Zika virus in Puerto Rico and associated healthcare needs. Estimated annual incidence is 3.2-5.1 times the baseline, and long-term care needs are predicted to be 3-5 times greater than in years with no Zika virus.
View details for DOI 10.3201/eid2301.161290
View details for Web of Science ID 000390836400025
View details for PubMedID 27779466
View details for PubMedCentralID PMC5176211