Course information
Overview: Welcome to the introductory-level online course on Zika virus, a disease caused by a Flavivirus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes. It emerged in 2015/2016 and although typically a mild disease consequences of infection can be severe. Zika is a cause of microcephaly and other congenital malformations and Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
This course provides a general introduction to the disease through downloadable presentations, transcripts, and quizzes that can be reviewed at your own pace.
Learning objective: By the end of this course participants should be able to:
- describe the disease and transmission;
- identify key preventive actions;
- list the main challenges in prevention and control.
Course duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Certificates: A Confirmation of Participation is available to participants who complete at least 80% of the course materials.
Course contents
Zika :
Zika virus disease is caused by a Flavivirus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes. It emerged in 2015/2016, and although typically a mild disease, consequences of the infection can be severe.
