Summary Of The Zika Virus Outbreak

The recent spread of the fatal Zika virus throughout Central and South America has left the world in shock. The entrance the virus into Miami has enhanced the scare even more. Now that it has become a realistic problem to the United States, the thought of personal safety comes to mind. There is a global panic erupting and it is obvious that this disease needs to be stopped. This mosquito-transmitted infection can be passed onto a human with as little as one bite, and because it is a virus, there is no absolute cure for it. Seeing these facts, the only thing that can be done is preventing it from moving any further. Zika has proven that it is a threat around the world, so to ensure that the country stays safe and this epidemic is contained,

In this project women of childbearing age was largely the population of focus, with many social determinants of the health that made this already vulnerable population even more in need of assistance concerning possible Zika outbreaks, prenatal education, and family planning services. Social determinants of health may include a variety of non-medical variables such as socioeconomic status, education attainment, neighborhood factors, racial discrimination, access to resources, working environment, etc. (Braveman, Egerter, & Williams, 2011; Mendez, Hogan, & Culhane, 2013). Women of childbearing age in relation to Zika virus exposure risk may encounter institutionalized racism and various upstream determinants of health that may negatively impact their ability to obtain healthcare coverage, educational resources, and family planning services. The political trends in Texas towards defunding Planned Parenthood and not expanding Medicaid services has placed an enormous burden on the women of Texas who wish to plan or prevent pregnancy but do not have the financial means to do so (Darney, et al., 2017). In the wake of a possible endemic disease, such as Zika virus, the most vulnerable will be the most susceptible.

But, they also consult with other countries and may offer assistance to these other nations as well. Beyond just controlling the outbreak of infectious disease, the CDC is detecting emerging threats to public health, taking on major health issues causing death for Americans, utilizing research for disease prevention, and using public education to promote general welfare and health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a relatively young department that has grown entwined with American culture. In the modern age, the focus has turned to disease control, just as natural disasters. With today’s highly concentrated populations the control of infectious disease is paramount. Because of the CDC, the public is not only aware of the Zika virus situation, they may also be more

How is the Zika virus affecting pregnant women in the United States? A report published Tuesday by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, provided evidence of the risk of birth defects increasing when women are infected in the first trimester. The hypothesis of the report indicated that one in 10 pregnant women with Zika virus in U.S. have babies with birth defects and that there was at least one pregnant woman with a suspected Zika virus infection in every state of the United States. The USZPR includes data of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. This study was in response to the recent outbreak of Zika virus cases worldwide and the concerns of birth defects linked to this virus. Babies infected with the Zika virus are born with small heads, known as microcephaly, a

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

This The Albuquerque Journal news article discusses how the Spanish government is trying to mend long-standing wrongs previous regimes and Spanish governments had inflicted on the Jewish community within its state. The article begins by discussing the history between the Spanish government and its Jewish citizenry and how the government gave Jews the option of converting to Catholicism, leaving the country, or being executed. To try and mend relationships with the descendants of the Jews that chose exile, referred to as crypto-Jews, the government of Spain passed a law allowing descendants who still have ties to Spain to be granted citizenship. The article goes into some of the details regarding the citizenship process as well as discusses

Marsha- As we know, the Zika virus can be passed from the mother to the fetus and can cause congenital microcephaly and other severe brain defects to the fetus. If you have a confirmed case of the Zika virus, does your department have a protocol in place for scanning these patients? Have you performed a case that there was a confirmed case of the Zika virus? If so, can you tell us what the physicians plan was for the patient and fetus?

Especially, the poor have little resources to protect from the mosquitoes such as repellents, window screens, and air-conditioning (Jacobs, 2016). Most of the poor live in slum areas where homes are built on top of each other, so that it is difficult to prevent contact with the mosquitoes (Rogers, 2016). If some of the neighbors did not care about the Zika virus, the mosquitoes would dramatically increase in a slum. “Effective repellents are too expensive for many in a country where the average wage is $626 per month, according to the government” (Rogers, 2016, p. A2). Some of the residence in the slums do not allow the Zika police come into their house, and they may have weapons. This is a reason why Brazilian government use the armed force in this campaign (Rogers 2016). It is obvious that the rich can protect themselves with some resources, but the poor face a huge challenge to protect themselves from the virus.

The Zika virus has extremely negative side effects in women who are or will become pregnant. With the virus showing no signs of slowing down Pope Francis had to take a stand that many people who have been devoted Christ followers could be upset by. Pope Francis in something that many people thought they would never see happen, said that in some cases, contraception can be used during sex. The Catholic Church has been against many forms of contraception for years however, given the issue, Pope Francis suggested it could be used to stop the spread of the virus. The author of the article, James T. Bretzke, a professor at Boston College and an expert in Moral Theology, is able to explain and discuss why Pope Francis is still following Catholic

This event is important because Zika was first found in Florida. A tourist brought the disease into the United States. Zika was first seen in Brazil, where the disease has been a factor for newborn babies in Brazil. Mosquitos can transmit Zika to people with just one bite if there are infected. Zika has been known for originated in Uganda. If Zika has affected someone, they are most likely to get Guillain-Barré. Gullain-Barré is a rare disease that the immune system attacks the nerves. You may experience pain in the muscles.

How did the Zika virus originate? It originated in1947, in Auganda, from monkeys. The Virus made its way back to Aedes Africanus in 1948 from mosquitos. Now, in 2015 more than 3,500 cases have been reported in North America from mosquitos.

The threat of mosquito-borne illnesses to the American public has, until now, been little to none. With the recent Zika outbreak making headlines, many Americans are now careful to go the extra mile to ensure protection from potentially infected mosquitos. In response to the growing desire of Americans to protect themselves from mosquitos, companies have been profiting on this increased demand by producing new, desirable products that easily incorporate mosquito protection into everyday life. The sudden publicity of the Zika outbreak has allowed firms to capitalize on increased demand for bug repellent products.

However, it may be more serious for pregnant women, as there's evidence it causes birth defects – in particular, abnormally small heads (microcephaly).

After meeting with health officials from across the globe, the World Health Organization declared the current Zika Pandemic a global health emergency concern last February 1, 2016. Since the declaration, several health industry leaders have thrown themselves into studying the disease and coming up with preventative measures in order to halt subsequent outbreaks.

Zika virus is an emerging communicable disease first identified in Uganda in 1947. It was spotted in rhesus monkeys and recognized in persons in 1952 (Sikka et al., 2016). Later in 1973, there was an outbreak in Nigeria. In 2013 and 2014, it affected France with approximately twenty thousand people. It has been presumed to cause rare and minor symptoms. In 2015, it suddenly emerged in Brazil and spread in an explosive way through South America, the Caribbean, and Central America (Sirohi et al., 2016). In summer 2016, it arrived in the United States of America. Exploring Zika virus helps in creating an understanding of the emerging communicable disease through identifying its source, location, and the strategy of addressing it.