Detection of Zika Virus Infection in Thailand, 2012–2014

• DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.15-0022
• Publication Date: 2015-06-23T02:00:42Z
• Authors: Rome Buathong; Laura Hermann; Butsaya Thaisombo...; Wiriya Rutvisutti...; Chonticha Klungthong; Piyawan Chinnawir...; Wudtichai Manasat...; Ananda Nisalak; Stefan Fernandez; In-Kyu Yoon; Passakorn Akrasewi; Tanarak Plipat
• Keywords: Zika Virus

Zika virus (ZIKV) is an emerging mosquito-borne pathogen with reported cases in Africa, Asia, and large outbreaks the Pacific. No autochthonous ZIKV infections have been confirmed Thailand. However, there several travelers returning from Here we report seven of acute infection Thai residents across country by molecular or serological testing including sequence data. These endemic cases, combined previous reports travelers, provide evidence that widespread throughout