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

In the united states , the government is divided into three different branches, although they are divided and they each have their own specific purpose; they all come together to make sure one main goal is provided and that is protection. The government is here to protect its people from things such as; laws that violates rights, harmful people, illnesses. And etc. in this case the government is in charge of protecting everyone from the illness Zika, which is a virus that is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. After viewing the assigned readings and viewing it proves that the government is fulfilling its role in protecting the people from the Zika virus.

By getting the virus from a bite the mosquito must already be infected itself. There are studies currently happening trying to figure out how long exactly does the virus stay inside the semen and vaginal fluids of those who are infected, also being studied is how long it can be passed to their partners. Although the U.S. hasn't seen any cases of the disease being transmitted by blood transfusion it has been seen in other places in the world. An example would be the French Polynesian outbreak, around 2% of those donating blood tested positive for Zika however, in previous outbreaks the virus was also found. Just one case in the United States shows of someone getting ill through a laboratory yet, prior situations show four cases of someone getting the virus in a laboratory

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

First, the Zika virus is carried by mosquitos. It can be transmitted by getting bitten by an affected mosquito. For some people symptoms can be felt as brief mild flu-like illness (Brown). The virus has many ways of spreading throughout the world.

It spreads to humans primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito species (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus). Symptoms of this virus is either mild or do not have any symptoms at all. If it does show any symptoms, then it lasts up to a week. If pregnant women are infected with Zika virus then it can result in birth defects called microcephaly and even other severe brain defects.

The Zika virus is rapidly becoming a prominent problem throughout the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The Zika virus is an arbovirus that inhabits Aedes species of mosquito populations and can infect humans through a bite. The Zika virus is also spread through sexual contact which is also causing fears in countries which Zika is rapidly spreading. The first case of Zika virus was discovered in Uganda in 1947 and has traveled across countries ever since. Zika is a single stranded RNA virus that has around 11000 base pairs. Upon infection, some common symptoms are fever, headache, rash, and diarrhea. These symptoms usually persist up to seven days and are usually mild in nature. However, some people may experience no symptoms at all which could further

The lack of effective mosquito control is a big part into the spread of Z. virus. The increased amount of traveling plays a role in the spread as well. Mode of transmission: Zika is primarily transmitted by arthropod transmission. The bite of an infected Ades mosquito is what causes the disease. Mosquitoes also lay eggs in or near standing water such as buckets, bowls, and flower pots. Mosquitoes can get the Z. virus from humans by feeding on an infected person. Mosquitoes are not the only way to contract the Z. virus. Pregnant mothers can transfer the virus during pregnancy and during birth. Although Zika is transferred to the child by the mother during pregnancy or birth, studies do not show that to be the same for breastfeeding. A person can also contract the zika virus from anal, oral, intercourse, or sharing sex toys with an infected person. The CDC has stated that a person can become infected by a person who’s already infected before, during, and after their symptoms have occurred. The transmission however is not a skin to skin contact, direct contact unless it is sexual. Blood

Zika is a new virus that affects affects pregnant women and mainly the babies. the virus comes from a mosquito in Brazil. The mosquito causes the brain and the head of the baby to be smaller the a normal sized head. If the mosquito bites a male it will only cause bloodshot eyes, rashes, pain in the joints, and headaches. The symptoms only last for a week.

We get surrounded every day of big headlines from the media telling us how zika virus is affecting lives to the worst and how it could threattend the olympic games. But what is really the virus Zika? How does it affect you? And how can you protect yourself from it?

The Zika virus has recently arrived in the United States. Spread by the Aedes species of mosquitoes, this virus can cause birth defects in pregnant women. The mosquito that spreads the virus bites aggressively in the daytime, so individuals are at risk at any time of the day. Once infected, individuals may develop flu-like symptoms and can pass the virus on to someone else.

Most symptoms come late or not at all; there’s almost no way of knowing. People who have shown symptoms usually have fevers, rashes, joint pain, and red eyes. This virus can also be passed down to children from an infected pregnant mother. The way the child will be affected

Mosquitos can also be infected when they feed on an infected human or animal. Then, by instinct, they will unintentionally transmit it to more people. A man can give zika to a female through sexual contact. The virus is usually spread (sexually) before the male has showing symptoms. Pregnant women that are already infected with zika can pass the virus to her newborn around the time of delivery. So far, there have been no reports of babies getting the zika virus through breastfeeding. As of February 1, 2016, there have not been any confirmed blood transmission cases in the United States. Once a person is infected, they will likely be protected from infection in the

Mainly, there are two sorts of cells present in the body - the somatic cell and the stem cells. The first cells are the real body cells present in the body. These cells can't be separated to shape new cells. The stem cells are known as the master cells of human body. The stem cell forces the capacity to separate and shape a wide range of cells. There are more than 200 sorts of tissues present in a human body (Garbern and Lee 2013). Every one of these tissues start from the stem cells. The stem cells are found in the human body in the human embryo, parts of the body like bone marrow, fat tissue, ligament, fringe blood tissue and others.

The zika virus was discovered in 1947 but the first actual human case was detected in 1952. Since that case was detected there have been outbreaks from tropical Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands reported. Before 2007 at least 14 cases have been documented and zika outbreaks could have probably occurred in many different locations which could have been failed to be reported. This is because the symptoms are like other diseases. Zika is transmitted mostly through a mosquito bite, it can be transmitted to a fetus from a pregnant woman, through sexual intercourse, and it hasn’t been confirmed yet but it is very likely that it can be transmitted through a blood transfusion. Zika does not have a vaccine to prevent it, but since it is transmitted mostly through a mosquito bite the best way to prevent it would be to make sure you and your family members are protected from mosquito bites. Wearing long sleeves and long pants sprayed with insect repellent could help, make sure that the insect repellent contains at least one of the following ingredients DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-methane-diol, or 2-undecanone and make