Zika Virus

One ongoing case that has evolved in the United States throughout the past couple of years is the Zika virus. The Chicago Tribune wrote “Commentary: To fight Zika, Deploy the National Guard” which was written on May 27, 2016 by ML Cavanaugh. According to http://www.mlcavanaugh.com, ML Cavanaugh is a United States Army strategist and has taught classes in the defense and strategic studies program. He was the youngest recipient of the “Order of Saint Gabriel the Archangel” according to mlcavanaugh.com.

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.

Remember when the Zika virus was breaking news last year? Even though the virus isn’t making headlines like it did in 2016, Zika is still a concern for women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant. The Austin fertility specialists at Texas Fertility Center explain what you need to know about Zika virus and the birth defects that

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.

CDC has updated its interim guidelines for US healthcare providers caring for pregnant women and women of reproductive age during ongoing transmission of Zika virus. These guidelines apply to healthcare providers caring for women of reproductive age in the United States including US territories and will be updated as more information becomes available.

The Zika virus has affected the world in many ways. It is killing most of the population of the world in diffrent countries, including the U.S.A. the virus has done bad things to this world and scientist are trying to put a stop to this virus. The virus has been know for 50 years but the reason why we are hearing about it know is because of the summer olympics in brazil where the virus is mostly now. The virus could affect some of the athletes competing in the summer olympics this year. The virus is spreading quickly through misquotes.

Brazil, the largest country in South America, the Sothern Hemisphere and is the 5th largest in the world covers an area over 3, 287,000 square mile. The terrain is mostly flat with some hills and mountains as well as containing the Amazon Rain Forest. Temperatures are mostly tropical with some temperate zones. Sharing boarders with 10 countries as well having over 4,000 miles of coastline on to the Atlantic Ocean was discovered by the Portuguese in the 1500s. Not gaining its independence until the early 1800, it remained under a monarchy or military rule until 1985 when it created its current constitution and classified as a federal republic.

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).

The Zika virus’s northwards travel from South America has been a trending topic and, often, the reports raise as many questions as they answer. With a history of enabling peace of mind through pandemic consulting, Iridia Medical wants to clear up any misconceptions and rumours by sharing concise and accurate information about this virus.

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.

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.

“If you have heard about the Zika virus and are wondering what it is, you are not alone.” Can you only imagine a baby being born with a golf ball size head? Well in this case, if you are infected with the Zika virus it will cause your child to be born with an abnormal head (Brown).

Zika virus (ZIKV), a Flaviviridae family member is an arbovirus transmitted to humans by mosquitoes of the species Aedes aegypti. ZIKV epidemic over the past few years has implicated a rapid incline in neonatal microcephaly and Guillain Barre syndrome has become an immense global health issue. Like other Flavivirus, ZIKV has an enveloped, single positive sense RNA genome. The ZIKV glycosylated non- structural protein-1 (NS1) is known to be the main conserved feature among flavivirus, which interferes with host molecules and is vital in viral replication as well host immune modulation and pathogenesis. However, compared to typical flaviviruses such as dengue virus (DENV) and West Nile virus ,ZIKV NS1 demonstrates independent coding sequence

Why is it that when there is a real problem in the United States there is a sudden shortage of money that we need? This exact problem is happening with regards to research on the Zika virus that could be a life altering disease for some infants. The US is stating that 56 million dollars is needed to be able for diagnostics and vaccines, however they yet do not know if this virus is the sole cause of the infancy problems (The Guardian, 2016). The Zika virus is an infection thought to be leading thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains which can either result in intellectual disability or developmental delays, and in some cases death (BBC, 2016). The virus is spread by the Aedes mosquitoes, these

When watching a science fiction movie on the big screen about the end of the world being brought on to humanity via disease or virus, it is easy to take it lightly and brush it off as another Hollywood concoction. There is some truth and seriousness attached to the fabricated plots that are served to us though these movies. Recently there has been news of contagious breakouts such as Ebola and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) that affect the populations in hospitals and particular locations of the world. There is an international concern in the Zika virus by the recent outbreak at different countries. Regardless of their place of origin they travel quickly and respect no boundaries or regions. These scenarios if not handled properly can quickly compromise the health of the general population and result in the death of otherwise healthy individuals. A major problem we are all facing is the misinformation and lack of education when pertaining to matters of newly emerging viruses and diseases. People need to show more interest in being informed about newly emerging viruses and diseases that can not only cause harm but death. In this paper, I plan to discuss the complex issues involved in the emergence of the Zika virus and will aim to provide information about how it is diagnosed and what the treatment options are for those exposed. My hope is that the lessons learned from distinct countries who are currently experiencing the outbreak can provide valuable