Epidemic potential of Zika virus in Australia: implications for blood transfusion safety.

Peter Watson-BrownElvina ViennetGina MinchamCraig R WilliamsCassie C JansenBrian L MontgomeryRobert L P FlowerHelen M Faddy

Published in: Transfusion (2019)

We estimate that areas of north-eastern Australia could sustain local transmission of ZIKV. This early contribution to understanding the epidemic potential of ZIKV may assist in the assessment and management of threats to blood transfusion safety.

Keyphrases

zika virus
dengue virus
aedes aegypti
human health
south africa
risk assessment
infectious diseases