Safe Travel During the Period of Emerging Zika Virus Infection

Editorial: zika virus infection has become a worldwide public health problem that needs everyone’s attention. this dengue-like illness is classified as an arboviral infection1 and has already been seen in several countries around the world. apart from simple transmission by mosquito, the disease is reported to be transmittable through sexual contact and blood transfusion. in travel medicine, the importation and exportation of the disease is a grave concern.2 how to travel safely is another big issue in travel medicine. since there is still no effective vaccine against the zika virus, self-prevention is advisable.