Zika Virus: A Case Study

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.

The recent outbreak of the Zika virus in parts of Central and South America has triggered widespread fear in the U.S. fueled in part by concentrated media coverage and false knowledge of the disease. In a recent survey conducted by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (2006) found that roughly 50% of Americans were concerned that the virus would expand to include the area in which they live, 19% believed that it is likely that sitting near an infected individual increased the likelihood of catching it, 38% believed that the virus is deadly, and 35% believed a conspiracy theory claiming that that genetically modified mosquitos have directly caused the virus to spread. Despite the popularity of these beliefs, they are all false according to the U. S. Center for Disease control and prevention (CDC, 2016b).

In the article, “Local Transmission of Zika Virus is reported in Texas”, it stated that on November 28th, 2016 health officials announced Zika has been reported in Texas. In the United States, the virus has only been in Florida. In Florida, it was believed to be carried by mosquitoes from person to person. But this case in Texas is carried by a women. Medical Investigators are trying to found out if the infection is spreading.

Zika Virus is a disease a mosquito-borne flavivirus that was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in the monkeys through a network that monitored yellow fever. It was later noticed in humans in 1952 in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania. There has also been other recording of the Zika Virus in Africa, the United States, Asia and the Pacific. From the 1960 's to the 1980 's, human infections were only found in Asia and Africa until here recently and now there are reporting’s of the Zika Virus in the United States. As of October , 2016 there are 105 locally acquired cases in the United

Zika is a virus that is rapidly being spread mostly by the bite of the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. These mosquitoes lay eggs in or around standing water. This disease has been seen in many parts of the world such as Bolivia, Brasil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Venezuela, and the United States. Zika has been seen in primates for several years in Uganda since 1947. Five years later, the virus was seen in humans (CDC.gov). The earliest large outbreak since 1952, was in 2007 on the island of Yap. This caused the disease to spread from Africa to Asia (Who.int). Doctors are continuing to see several cases of the Zika virus as the years go by. The Centers for Disease and Prevention Control took

The virus Zika commonly found in Southwest Asia has suddenly affected Americans in South Flordia and Texas. The virus has spread mostly by the Aedes mosquito which bites a person and passes it onto them. Another transferring method of Zika is from a pregnant woman to its offspring. “Some infants with congenital Zika virus infection who do not have microcephaly at birth may later experience slowed head growth and develop postnatal microcephaly” (CDC). Although Zika is commonly known for birth defects, some women with the virus may not give birth to a defected baby or even have any symptoms. Symptoms do not occur with this virus which makes it hard to find in people. A way of testing is to take urine and blood samples to detect Zika. Also, no treatment or cure has been made. The only way to keep the virus contained is to avoid being bitten or spray for the mosquitos using an areal spray.

In the last year, scientists have found that Zika infections during pregnancy can lead to microcephaly. This condition causes the baby's brain to incompletely develop. In addition, infants and fetuses infected with the virus have a higher incidence of other medical conditions. If you or a partner lives in an area prone to Zika infections, it is important to use condoms and prevent mosquito bites. The virus is only spread through mosquitoes, blood transfusions and sexual intercourse, so it is important to take preventative

On February 1st, WHO announced that the zika virus has caused a global health emergency. By then, it was found in 64 countries, with Brazil bearing the highest amount of cases. While there has been speculation of it being brought into Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, this information while important to many, is rather extraneous information.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015), or the CDC as it is commonly called), the most common symptoms of the Zika virus are fever, rash and joint pain with about one in five people becoming ill once infected. It is primarily transferred through a mosquito bite. This appears to be a common virus that many have probably had unknowingly at some point in their life (Musso & Cao-Lormeau, 2014). However, what is now concerning pregnant

Zika virus is becoming a common occurrence in our country, so it is important to start digging deep into the research. The article titled, “History, epidemiology, and clinical manifestations of zika: A systematic review”, focused on the current knowledge, frequency, and clinical manifestations of this virus, while linking the data to the occurrence of microcephaly in newborns. Data was collected from multiple other sources, including 52 studies, and results show Zika as a state of emergency.

The prevalence of the Zika virus is increasing drastically in the United States. The CDC (2016) informs that there is currently a total of 32,725 people affected by this virus, with 98.74% locally acquired mosquitos-born cases and 1.24% travel-associated cases. The CDC also informs that the Zika virus is growing worldwide. Countries need to be prepared and strengthen detection and prevention, as well as care and support for people with this disease. This rapid growth of Zika virus has yet to be met with a large scientific response. It presents many urgent and challenging scientific questions. In an effort to raise awareness in the communities and help prevent the extension of locally acquired mosquitoes-born cases all over the U.S, we decided to elaborate a project that would be focused on prevention and education of the Zika virus, in affected and non-affected communities in the U.S.

Florida, governer Rick Scott confirmed august 19that the Zika virus is being spread locally by mosquitoes in Miami Beach. The virus covers about 1.5 square miles. Health officials said at least five people have been infected with Zika in this area. 3 people have returned home after having a vication from miamia beach infected. Miammi County already had begun an intensified mosquito control campaign in Miami Beach. there are more than 2,200 confirmed Zika cases in the states and more than 8,000 in U.S. territories.with all those people who have when affected the pregnant people have it the worst.. If a pregnant woman is infected with Zika, she can pass the virus to her baby. a serious birth defect, and is a sign that the baby is born with asmaller

Although the Zika virus was discovered in 1947, in the past three years it has become an epidemic. The virus has caused illness to 65 countries, and is causing birth defects in newborn babies. It has become an outbreak and has spread all over Middle and South America. Not only does it cause problems in the present, but it brings major concerns for the future. Scientists believe that over time it will come and go, but that doesn’t mean all of the problems that come with it will be gone. The biggest issues is how it risks pregnant women and their unborn children.

The Zika virus is a disease that affects expecting mothers and causes their child to have a petite size head. The disease is spread by mosquitoes. “Zika is an RNA virus related to the West Nile,Yellow Fever, and Dengue virus.” (“10 Essential Facts about the Zika Virus”) “A person bitten by a mosquitos that has the virus then becomes viremic. They get bitte by another mosquito, which then passes the virus along.” ( Dr. Hotez). The quote above stats how

Zika spread from Uganda, Nigeria into most of Latin America, the Pacific Islands, Vietnam, and India according to CDC’s world map of areas with risk of Zika. The United States is also at risk for Zika, from the gulf coast of Texas to Florida. Zika is most commonly found in areas where the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopticus mosquitos are found. According to John Cohen from sciencemag.org these main vector mosquitoes only thrive in areas where the temperature is between 25 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius. Thus, explaining why Zika infection is most popular in hotter climate areas. John Cohen states, “Poverty explains some of Zika's success in Latin America as well. Window and door screens are uncommon in many locales, and houses often have stagnant tubs or pools of water in dark places that provide breeding grounds for the homebound A. aegypti, which Scott calls ‘the cockroach’ of mosquitoes. ‘They don’t fly very far from where they emerge,’ he says. ‘It’s mostly people moving the virus around.’ Add to this mix Latin culture: ‘A lot of