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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Redondo-Bravo, Lidia author Suarez-Rodriguez, Berta author Fernandez Martinez, Beatriz author Simón Soria, Fernando author Diaz Garcia, Maria Oliva author Sierra Moros, María José author 2018-11-15 By mid-2015, an increase in the number of cases of microcephaly among newborns and neurologic disorders was detected in the Northwest of Brazil, which was possibly associated with Zika virus infection. Later on, this phenomenon was also observed in several Latin-American countries. In February 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) on this basis, declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. From that moment on, several measures were adopted to achieve the epidemic control at both international and national levels. The WHO launched a strategic response plan based on case detection, infection control and treatment, as well as, the research and development of new vector control tools, diagnostic tests and vaccines. In Europe both surveillance and vector control systems were reinforced. The countries reporting most cases were France, Spain and the United Kingdom. In Spain, due to the high probability of case importation based on the close relationships with Latin-America, numerous measures were adopted to achieve a rapid response and an optimal control. Those included: the implementation of an active surveillance in collaboration with several experts, institutions and scientific societies; entomologic surveillance enhancement; the development of communication activities and recommendations for both healthcare workers and general population. Rev Esp Salud Publica. 2018 Nov 15;92. pii: e201811079. 2173-9110 Revista espanola de salud publica 30420591 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12105/9178 Aedes albopictus Guillain-Barre Syndrome Microcephaly Pregnancy complications Spain Traveler health Vector-borne diseases Zika virus Zika virus infection Epidemia por virus Zika. Respuesta desde la salud púbica en España