[Zika virus infection: clinical and diagnostic aspects and organization of preventive measures]

The article presents modem data about Zika virus outbreak, the biological characteristics of the pathogen, vectors, the nature of the epidemic process, pathogenesis and diagnosis of infection. This infection has a high potential for epidemic spread because vectors are widely represented in the fauna of many climatic and geographic zones. It presents information on the main clinical manifestations of the disease. Particular attention is paid to the problem of congenital maiformations of the nervous system (microcephaly and others) detected in infants born to women infected with Zika virus. The basis of therapy in this disease constitute a pathogenic agent. The'package of, measures for the prevention of disease caused by Zika virus, including early identification and treatment of patients, as well as measures for the destruction of the virus vectors.