About this episode

The episode discusses vector-borne illnesses, their complications, and how to identify them in patients.

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Stacey Rizza, M.D. Although vector-borne illnesses can be acquired by travel to distant parts of the world, some can be acquired here in the U.S. As a result, these infections become pertinent to primary care clinicians as they can produce serious complications. When should we suspect a vector-borne illness in a patient? How do we distinguish it from other viral syndromes? What are some of the serious complications that can occur? In today’s podcast, we’ll be discussing three vector-borne illnesses including Zika virus, West Nile virus, and Dengue Fever. My guest is an infectious disease specialist, Dr. Stacey Rizza from the Mayo Clinic as we discuss “Vector-Borne Illnesses”. Connect with us! Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast Season 6 | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

People in this episode

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guest: Stacey Rizza, M.D.

Topics covered

• vector-borne illnesses
• infectious diseases
• Zika virus
• West Nile virus
• Dengue Fever
• primary care
• viral syndromes

Keywords

• vector-borne illnesses
• Zika virus
• West Nile virus
• Dengue Fever
• infectious diseases
• primary care
• viral syndromes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

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