Sammanfattning
Zika virus is endemic in several parts of the world. February 1, 2016 Zika virus was declared a public health emergency by
the WHO. This declaration is mainly due to a convincing association between Zika virus infection during pregnancy and birth
defects, like microcephaly, among some of the newborns. Imported cases of Zika virus infection to North America, Europe and
Denmark have been described. The infection in itself is mild and self-limiting. The available diagnostic methods are under
development, validation and evaluation. In Denmark, some promising diagnostics are available at Statens Serum Institut.