1. Commonly Reported Mosquito-Borne Viruses in the United States: A Primer for Pharmacists.
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Drwiega, Emily N., Danziger, Larry H., Burgos, Rodrigo M., and Michienzi, Sarah M.
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VIRAL disease treatment ,THERAPEUTIC use of interferons ,THERAPEUTIC use of immunoglobulins ,ZIKA virus ,WEST Nile virus ,MOSQUITO vectors ,CLIMATE change ,DENGUE ,CHIKUNGUNYA virus ,EASTERN equine encephalomyelitis ,PHARMACISTS ,INFECTIOUS disease transmission ,EPIDEMIC encephalitis ,VACCINES ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,MOSQUITO-borne diseases ,ACETAMINOPHEN ,SYMPTOMS - Abstract
Mosquito-borne diseases are a public health concern. Pharmacists are often a patient's first stop for health information and may be asked questions regarding transmission, symptoms, and treatment of mosquito borne viruses (MBVs). The objective of this paper is to review transmission, geographic location, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of MBVs. We discuss the following viruses with cases in the US in recent years: Dengue, West Nile, Chikungunya, LaCrosse Encephalitis, Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus, and Zika. Prevention, including vaccines, and the impact of climate change are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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