No Treatment Or Vaccine For The Zika Virus

Both diseases are spread through infected mosquitoes. The zika virus can be passed to a fetus if a pregnant woman is bitten. Also, the virus can be spread through sex. The virus can cause birth defects such as incomplete brain development. Some symptoms of the zika virus are fever, rash, joint pain, headache, red eyes, and muscle pain. (Center for Disease Control, 2017). The symptoms of muscle pain, joint pain, and fever are similar to victims of the yellow fever. Victims of the zika virus can also obtain Guillain-Barre Syndrome which attacks the nervous system. Also similar to the yellow fever in 1793, the zika virus does not have a vaccine. You can try to prevent it by wearing long sleeves and using insect repellant. The best treatments for the diseases are plenty of rest, hydration, and healthy food. The zika virus and the yellow fever are very

Consequently, the spread of the Zika virus from its originating countries of Africa and Asia, to American countries has linked the virus as an ongoing epidemic. Due to climate changes, warmer winter temperatures, there is an increase of egg survival (Ali, 2017). Warmer spring, summer, and fall temperatures may also lengthen the season transmission of the virus in temperate regions as well. In addition, the spread of the flu- like virus in humans is is also due to natural disasters, such as, earthquakes and hurricanes destroying homes forcing residents to sleep outside exposing themselves to infected mosquitoes. International travelers are also at potential risk of contracting the virus, especially in industrialized countries. Furthermore, pregnant women or women of child bearing age should refrain from traveling to countries that are known for the Zika mosquito infestation.

2. When doing a media audit I felt that for the most part The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention media releases about Zika Virus were very informative, helpful, and timely. However, in January 2016 it was reported that The CDC rescheduled their advisory warning three times that day before finally giving their phone conference at 7p.m.(Washington Post, 2016). When the travel notice was released there was a lot of questions from the public. At this time The CDC didn’t have many answers as to what all was going on except that they found a connection between Zika Virus and fetuses , "What we know now is that fetuses can be infected with the virus. That's not new for infectious diseases, but it is new for this virus,”

When people think of the word ‘epidemic’, they generally imagine a widespread disease that threatens humanity as a whole. While most of the hysteria associated with pandemics stem purely from fiction, it can be understandable why people always fear the worst. That is why when an outbreak of the Zika Virus was reported in the United States, an overall feeling of malaise set in. As of September 21, 2016, a total of 3,358 cases of the Zika Virus have been reported (“Center for Disease Control and Prevention”). Though the numbers are alarming, there is no need for a national quarantine or emergency evacuation. In reality, the Zika Virus is not as intimidating as society puts it out to be. The panic and confusion associated with

I have decided to discuss the article “Where's Zika Most Likely in the U.S.? The Answer May Surprise You” by Maggie Fox. There is a lot of concern in the news, throughout the healthcare industry, and the United States about Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and its’ role in the cause and symptoms of the Zika virus. Many factors play into an ideal climate for the mosquitoes. Heat, humidity, and heavy rains in the summertime will provide an ideal climate for them to thrive. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2016), “Zika virus spreads to people primarily through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon” (Zika virus, para. 1). However, the fear that there will be a major Zika virus outbreak here in the United States is unsubstantiated at this time. The CDC (2016) notes, “Outbreaks of Zika have occurred in areas of Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the

This article focuses on the outbreak of the Zika virus, which has recently begun spreading across the world with an emphasis on Latin American countries Brazil and Colombia. There are currently over 26,000 people who have been confirmed as infected with the virus in Colombia alone and this number is expected to rise dramatically to about 600,000 within the coming months considering the location and altitude of the countries and the frequency of their carrier mosquito. The virus has no vaccine yet; all prevention methods are focused on controlling the mosquitos spreading the disease by promoting proper sanitation regarding dirty water storage and accumulated trash. Among the people infected is 16-year-old Angie Paola Castro, one of 3,177 women

In the recent article, “Zika outbreak: What you need to know” by the BBC, the World Health Organization released valuable information regarding how to detect the disease, and what steps you can take to prevent it. Some of the common symptoms of Zika are; mild fever, red and sore eyes, headaches, joint pain, and rashes. Death from Zika is rare, but a very uncommon disorder can be caused by Zika called Guillain-Barré syndrome. This disorder will cause temporary paralysis. As of now, there are no drugs or vaccines that will help prevent Zika, but those who have the disease should rest and drink plenty of water. The largest concern regarding Zika is the impact it has on fetuses still developing in the womb. Zika can cause another serious disorder

The growing concern of the Zika outbreak that originated back in 1947 Uganda in monkeys and later crossed over to humans in 1952 has now reached several countries. These outbreaks are occurring in Brazil and reportedly more than 7,000 people have been infected from mosquito bites. On February 1, 2016 the World Health Organization declared the Zika a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. To combat the issue Louisville activated the “Zika Response Action Plan, which provides guidelines for preparation and response to the virus in the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) jurisdiction” (ZIKA Response plan, 2016). The plan being used by Louisville demonstrates the prevention and mitigation being executed

The Zika Virus outbreak currently developing in Latin America is a challenge that the US must worry about. With Latin America being right next door to the United States, the Zika Virus must be contained within Latin America but Latin America should be offered some relief in treating and preventing the disease. More specifically, the US should emplace traveling restrictions for heavily infected countries and regulate health exams for people traveling to South America. The US should also enforce tighter mosquito season requirements like monitoring mosquito populations and require spraying in areas with suspected cases. In terms of international relations, the US, in collaboration with other world powers, should adopt policies to help stop the spread of viral diseases like Ebola and other diseases like Zika by working with

As a result of the mosquitoes physically being able to occupy a different vector, certain diseases also begin to expand to occupy that vector as well. As stated by an article about the population dynamics of mosquitoes, “global changes . . . lead to an extension of the distribution areas of certain mosquito species and the emergence of associated vector-borne diseases” (Ezanno et al.). As mosquitoes shift the vector of where they live as a result of this global warming, they bring what they have with them. In this case, this means that the mosquitoes bring these diseases with them throughout this new vector. Not only do mosquitoes bring these diseases with them to these new places, depending on the climate in this new area, certain diseases

Base on the scientist Zika virus is a mosquito and is only worse in pregnant women or in infants. According to the research, there are so many ways that you can prevent yourself from zika virus either do not get pregnant in those countries that are infected or get an abortion if you have the virus and wait for a while until there is either a vaccine, or the virus is controllable. I have leaned Ebola virus in class, but it seems like Ebola virus is so much worse and serious that zika to me. Ebola killed men and women of all age, it also could spread faster, while the zika virus is too weak to kill a grown man or woman, it only gives them a fever or a rush, also it does not spread from man to man that is it.

The Zika virus is very well known around the world as a mosquito carried virus that may cause birth defects to unborn children if pregnant women are infected. Since the Zika virus started spreading widely sometime in 2013, there has been many efforts to regulate the virus with a vaccine to prevent any harm to pregnant women and their unborn children. In the article, “Considerations for Developing a Zika Virus” written by Hilary Marston, provides useful information about what should be considered when developing a Zika vaccine in order to be successful and to eliminate any risk to pregnant women. Marston has stated her idea that, “An efficient development pathway must be delineated, including the optimal ways to evaluate the safety, immunogenicity, and effectiveness of vaccine candidates for intended target populations.” When creating a vaccine, Marston states that the

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is currently no vaccine to prevent the Zika Virus. While there have been a few cases shown inside the United States, we should not expect a large spread as it has in Brazil. Nearly all of these cases are related to travel around the infected areas of Zika Virus. The northern part of South America as well as Mexico have shown to the most favorable conditions for the mosquitoes. Most of the United States would not accommodate these mosquitoes adequately, so spread of the Zika Virus is slimmer. However, the very warm conditions in Texas, Florida, and California are almost favorable. These states have effective mosquito control measures as well as readily available treatment for illness (Cohen, 2016). Preventing the spread of Zika Virus in the United States is more achievable because of our advanced health care as well as weather conditions.

The Zika virus is primarily caused by a bite from an infected (Aedes species) mosquito. This disease has a long list of symptoms including: fever, rash, joint pain, and the list goes on. The part that makes this disease difficult to control is that the symptoms are rarely severe enough to get sent to a hospital, so many people do not realize they are infected. The virus was discovered in 1947 in Uganda. Since then there have been outbreaks documented, primarily in tropical Africa and Southeast Asia. In 2005, the Pan American Health Organization released a warning concerning the virus and the first confirmed case of Zika virus in Brazil (About Zika Virus Disease). Moreover, in early 2016 it was declared by the World Health Organization that this virus was a “public health emergency of international concern (About Zika Virus Disease).” The Center for Disease Control and Prevention gives information on how to best avoid contracting this disease. They note that no vaccine is in existence for this virus, furthermore the advice they give readers is “prevent Zika by avoiding mosquito bites (About Zika Virus Disease).” I think this speaks volumes in regards to how difficult it is to create any plan to combat the onset of diseases. We cannot draft a piece of legislation or policy to stop the spread of a disease; it will not make a difference. It also places countries in a state of

Experts think that the situation in Brazil will also happen in the U.S. when the temperature rises and mosquitoes multiply. However, they do not expect the Zika virus outbreak to have the same intensity in the U.S. as it has in the Latin