Zika virus infection physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nate Michalak, B.A.
Overview
Physical examination of patients with Zika virus infection is usually remarkable for fever and a maculopapular rash that often includes the face, trunk, and extremities (may include the palms and soles). Other physical examination findings include non-purulent conjunctivitis and edema.
Physical Examination
Physical examination findings of Zika virus include the following:[1]
General Appearance
- Patient is usually sick-looking
Vital Signs
Skin
- Maculopapular rash that may include the face, trunk, and extremities (may include the palms and soles).
HEENT
- Conjunctivitis (non-purulent)
Extremities
References
- ↑ Hayes EB (2009). "Zika virus outside Africa". Emerg Infect Dis. 15 (9): 1347–50. doi:10.3201/eid1509.090442. PMC 2819875. PMID 19788800.