The Zika virus was first discovered in 1947 in a rhesus monkey in a forest in Uganda. This virus also known as ZIKV, is a type of Flavivirus, which is a form of a fast evolving RNA virus. From there, Zika was then discovered all around the African continent in countries such as Nigeria (1971, 1975), Sierra Leone (1972), Gabon (1975), Uganda (1969, 1970), Senegal (1988-1991) and Côte d’lvoire (1999). Additionally, Zika was also discovered in Asia as well. Cities like Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia
defects transmitted from mother to fetus from Zika Virus. And suggest an oriented research proposition to accommodate the dilemma of prevention, and precautions pregnant woman and the public should be aware of. Findings done by previous studies have provided numerous birth effects caused by the Zika virus. Such as congenital deficiencies: Microcephaly, sensory outcomes, motor and limb abilities, and neurological abnormalities. However, the prevalence and incidence rate of transmission from mother
which the Zika virus spreads is through bites from infected mosquitoes of which the Aedes mosquito is known to be the primary carrier (Center for Disease Control, 2016). These mosquitos are active at night but are most prominent during the daytime. This is not, however, the only means of transmission. An infected person may pass the virus on from mother to child, during sexual contact, or during a blood transfusion. The transmission from mother to child is of serious concern since the virus has been
However, the distribution of specific illness was different for each of the etapas. Etapa 1 had the highest prevalence of malaria at 1.73%. Etapa 2 had the highest prevalence of Chikungunya at 34.9%. Etapa 3 had the highest prevalence of Zika at 0.35%. Etapa 5 had the highest prevalence of Dengue. There were no reported cases of malaria for etapa 5 Spatial video, when displayed in Contour Storyteller, was used to identify risks along the collection
Zika Virus: What Community Health Nurses Need to Know Community health nurses face a multitude of challenges as they strive to improve health outcomes in the community and monitor and manage diseases. Valued for their adaptability, ability, and willingness to provide care in many settings, including schools, homeless shelters, and community health clinics, community health nurses provide comprehensive care to their clients wherever the client is located. Perhaps one of the more complex and challenging
Significance of the study: Zika virus, also known as ZikV, has been in the spotlight with several studies being carried out to better understand the effects of the virus on foetuses and newborns from infected mothers. This increased interest in the virus is as a result of reported increase in the occurrence of microcephaly in Brazil, an occurrence which researchers suspect to be as a result of a corresponding global increase in the prevalence of this virus (Sarno et al. 2016; WHO 2016) and although
Effect of Zika Virus on Foetuses The significance of the study: Zika virus, also known as ZikV, has been in the spotlight with several studies being carried out to better understand the effects of the virus on foetuses and newborns from infected mothers. This increased interest in the virus is as a result of a reported increase in the occurrence of microcephaly in Brazil, an occurrence which researchers suspect to be as a result of a corresponding global increase in the prevalence of this virus (Sarno
The Geographical Impact of The Zika and Cholera viruses in Haiti Over the last five years, there has been a series of dangerous diseases that have struck the world. These diseases, namely Cholera, Ebola, and Zika, have caused several damage to many of the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (The Journal of Policy Innovations, 2016). In late February of this year, a clear increase and acceleration in the number of cases of Zika has been reported by Haiti’s Ministry of Public Health. According
1. What is the purpose of the study and what questions were asked? Zika virus epidemic in the Americas is linked to increased prevalence in microcephaly in infants infected with the Zika virus (ZIKV) in utero. The purpose of the study was to develop a vaccine to for women of childbearing age and their sexual partners to prevent infection and Viremia due to ZIKV. The authors created a DNA vaccine that can produce pre-membrane and envelope proteins that offer immune protection in mice and primates
of great popularity in the recent year of 2014 where originality erupted in Guinea. Hayes (2009) describes the instability of Zika Virus and where it originated from in how it was transported between boarders. Lastly SARS disease will be discussed in depth with reference to symptoms and transportation from person to person. The evolution of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was originated from acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a pandemic disease in which creates unembellished harm