Retrospective of Zika virus epidemics in Ribeirao Preto in 2015

Introduction: The Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus (Aedes), similar to other arboviruses, first identified in Uganda in 1947. A great number of cases and some with neurological and autoimmune complications have been reported in a context of concurrent circulation of dengue viruses. With the international mass events that occurred in Brazil, expanded the stream of people and agents communicable diseases. In February 2015, seven months after the FIFA Wotld Cup in Brazil, The Ministry of Health´s began to monitor the registration of cases of undertemined rash syndrome, in the states of Northeast of Brazil. The notifications of ZIKA started in Ribeirão Preto in may of 2015. Objective: To analyze the incidence of ZIKA epidemics in Ribeirão Preto. Methodology: A descriptive study of the epidemic year of 2015 in Ribeirão Preto, according to the information collected in the Health Department of the city of Ribeirão Preto. Conclusion: The totalized numbers of the ZIKA epidemic in Ribeirão Preto in 2015 was 8: May 1, June 1, November 1 and December 5. The ZIKA rates show an increase and that the control programs have shown to be ineffective. From a more empirical analysis, it is common to witness a series of poor habits of the population, among other inadequate management, as well as disrespect for the current environmental standards This situation requires the highest vigilance, especially sincethis disease is not well known and that some questions remainunanswered, concerning the reservoir(s) and modes of transmis-sion, the clinical presentation, and possible complications.