The Epidemic Of The Zika Virus

First isolated from a rhesus monkey in Uganda, the Zika virus (ZIK V) did not pose a serious global threat until recent outbreaks in 2007 on Yap Island in Micronesia and the current outbreak which began in 2013 in the French Polynesia. And, although the virus is transmitted via infected mosquitoes, studies indicate that the disease potentially can be transmitted sexually (Musso, D., Roche, C., Robin, E., Nhan, T., Teissier, A., and

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.

Many scientists all around have heard of a virus before, but not as infectious as the zika virus. This virus can ruin a little infant. But one truism statement about this virus, which freaks out scientists, is that it is carried by mosquitos. Terrible isn't it? If I were you, I would think to myself what will make this virus restrain itself? Well in order to stop it the best solution is to splat the mosquitos; because well let's face it, mom's little children that have been born wouldn't want to have a small head and a big body. Lots of people came back with this virus but the devastated citizens didn't notice this virus coming to

February 1, 2016 the World Health announced a PHEIC (Public Health Emergency of International Concern) that declared the Zika virus was a global health emergency. Brazil being the most affected country in the world right now has cases where pregnant women with the virus have given birth to children with smaller heads causing their brains to not develop correctly.The Zika virus is a flavivirus (Karimi) that is related to the common dengue virus and West Nile disease. A flavivirus is a group of RNA (a ribonucleic acid), that are mostly carried by mosquitoes, flies, fleas, etc. The virus carried causes severe human diseases, that are most commonly related to the Dengue and West Nile disease. The disease

April 2015, small but deadly outbreaks began in Brazil, South America. Hundreds of Brazilian women infected by the Zika virus, endanger their unborn children to develop a form of brain damage called, Microcephaly. In the early months of 2016, South America’s CDCP (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) announced the Zika virus has taken full effect, and called for a state of emergency. Researchers today, study the effects of the Zika virus, where it comes/evolved from, and if there is a cure.

What is the Zika virus exactly? Have you heard of it before? Have you seen what it has done? It's just now starting to affect people in the U.S. The Zika virus is a usually mild disease that's transmitted through mosquitos. Most people recover, and severe illness or deaths from the virus are rare. The Zika virus is especially dangerous for pregnant women and their babies, and is thought to be spread around Central and South America to which pregnant women have been advised to not travel, because of results in sickness, and fatal birth defects in newborn babies. However many things are being done to fight the virus at all costs.

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.

“Introduced into Brazil in 2013, the Zika virus has brought mild illness to the populations of 65 countries, and has become epidemic throughout South and Central America. Since 2014, at least 1,638 babies with grievous birth defects have been born to women in Brazil who were infected with Zika during their pregnancies” (Zika epidemic in Latin America may have peaked, and scientists predict it will be over in 3 years). Researchers say that until about the year 2026, most people will already be exposed to Zika in Latin and South America. That means that most people in those countries will be immune to the virus. Researchers said recently that herd immunity will most likely take over by 2019. With that being said, the epidemic will be put to an

The Zika virus is an infectious disease that is spreading explosively (“Brown”). The virus emerged in Africa in the late 1940s (“Ford”). The virus only recently traveled to Europe, Asia, the Americas, and some Pacific islands (“Ford”). There are however, ways that it can be stopped.

This article gives information about the family of the Zika virus, in this case from the flaviviridae, and how the virus can get acquired by transfusion or sexual interaction. In addition, it gives a detail description of the virus history, which can be used to describe and provide complete information of the virus to the reader. The article also mentions, general information such as symptoms and treatment of the virus, which is similar to what other sources mentions. Nonetheless, the sources gives an understanding of the precautious that can be taken against the Zika, which translate to my paper and gave future prospective ideas and material to tackle one of my interest sub question. The sub question is how the virus has translate to STD,

The Zika virus is a deadly disease that is transmitted through mosquitoes, once the mosquito bites someone, it automatically injects the disease in the person’s blood. The Zika virus has been around since 1947, it was first discovered in a forest called Zika in Uganda. Over the years, the Zika virus poses a severe threat on million people who are polluted with the Zika virus in Brazil. In addition, The CDC confirmed that the United States has more than 50 cases of people who are contaminated with the Zika virus. These people are United States’ travelers who travel to Latin America and the Caribbean. Welch said, in one of these cases, there is a person who transmits the Zika virus to his/her partner through sexual intercourse. As a result, scientists advise people to abstain from sexual activities when the Zika symptom appears. It is also advised that pregnant should abstain from sex during this time. They can resume to their normal activities after all examinations are concluded. Honduras, Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico,

The Zika virus hasn't always been a threat to society. It had been very docile for many years until the current outbreak began. “For decades it laid

The Democratic Republic of Congo has faced challenges controlling this outbreak due to shortages in vaccines. They have instead focused on using bug spray and destroying possible mosquito breeding grounds to limit the the spread of the disease. In August the WHO developed a mass vaccination plan to provide vaccinations to over 14 million people. The action taken against yellow fever has proved effective in limiting its spread and containing the outbreak. Congo has not offered solutions or significant funding to combat Zika, instead focusing on internal health issues. The actions the Congo has taken in order combat yellow fever could be applied to the prevention of the spread of Zika. Preventing the breeding of mosquitoes and the widespread use of bug spray has the potential to limit

The Zika virus has been around since the 1950s, it is spread by an infected Aeded species mosquito bite, and they bite both day and night. Zika is transmitted from a pregnant woman to her unborn baby and an infection during the pregnancy period may cause birth defects. So far a vaccine or medicine for Zika has not been discovered . For years mosquitos that transmitted Zika virus were mainly in Asia and Africa 's equatorial region. They caused flu-like mild illness together with a rush. A decade ago, there were reports of Zika outbreaks along the Pacific. It showed up in South America last spring infecting over a million Brazilians and has been linked to a high increase in the number of new born babies diagnosed with microcephaly. Microcephaly is a condition characterized with a small brain and head and it is feared the spread is still going on. In fact, this past year the Zika infected population has officially reached ‘pandemic’ status.  In the Spring of 2015 there was a major outbreak of the virus in Brazil and since then it has spread to parts of South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean (Fauci, Morens, 2016).

Historically Zika was discovered in 1947 by which the virus was isolated for research from a caged monkey within Uganda.1-3 No less than five years later the first case of Zika was found in humans in Uganda and Tanzania.2,3 The first documented human infections showed minor symptoms and were recorded only in African and Asia continents.3 Zika stayed confined to both Africa and Asia until 2007 when there was a reported epidemic in the Yap islands of Micronesia.3 This outbreak estimated greater than 70% of the population over 3 years of age became infected with the virus.3 In 2013 when the French Polynesian outbreak occurred, there was a link discovered of Zika to Guillain-Barre Syndrome; a neurological disorder.4 Microcephaly is explained by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the head circumference of a newborn or fetus that is two standard deviations below the mean for their age and sex.5,6 There has been a dramatic increase in Brazil since 2015 of newborn babies born with microcephaly, 20 percent higher than previously recorded as well as 76 deaths of neonates.7 Until November of 2015, there was no correlation found between Zika virus and microcephaly.5 This year alone, 68 countries have reported evidence of Zika transferred by mosquitos and 14 countries have reported microcephaly along with other central nervous system (CNS) malformations linked to the virus.8