Zika virus infection and Commonwealth Games 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia

Kazi Mizanur Rahman, David Harley, David Plummer

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    Abstract

    Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia in 2018 (GC2018) will bring in visitors, athletes and officials from 71 countries. Zika virus (ZIKV) infected visitors will likely be there and the local transmission of ZIKV during GC2018 will largely depend on the future growth of Aedes mosquito population in the area. Control of Aedes mosquito population, and early detection and containment of any imported cases will be essential for the prevention of local transmission of Zika during GC2018.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)48-50
    Number of pages3
    JournalInfection, Disease and Health
    Volume22
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Mar 2017

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