Cutaneous features of Zika virus infection: a clinicopathological overview

Summary Zika virus (ZIKV) is an emerging mosquito‐borne flavivirus transmitted mainly by Aedes species of mosquitos. Although the infection is usually mild and self‐limiting, it is emerging as a public health challenge in tropical and subtropical countries owing to its unprecedented pathogenicity and increased risk for fetal malformations and neurological symptoms. Cutaneous manifestations as for other mosquito‐borne viruses remain a hallmark of the disease. This article provides a detailed overview on ZIKV infection, including its varied cutaneous clinical manifestations and diagnostic aspects, and also provides detailed insights into its pathogenesis in human skin. Click here for the corresponding questions to this CME article.