The re-emergence of Zika in Brazil in 2020: a case of Guillain Barré Syndrome during the low season for arboviral infections

J Travel Med. 2020 Nov 9;27(7):taaa165. doi: 10.1093/jtm/taaa165.

Abstract

Zika virus cases in Brazil have diminished since emergence in 2015. We report Guillain Barré Syndrome caused by Zika and possible Chikungunya co-infection during an expected low arboviral season. This case highlights the importance of clinical vigilance for Zika in those with neurological syndromes outside typical arboviral season.

Keywords: Flavivirus; Zika vaccines; chikungunya; congenital Zika syndrome; dengue; public health emergency of international concern.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arbovirus Infections*
  • Brazil
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome* / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Seasons
  • Zika Virus Infection* / diagnosis
  • Zika Virus Infection* / epidemiology
  • Zika Virus*