Zika Virus. Tremetra Whiteside . Brown Mackie College .

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

Also known as the Zika virus, is now spreading into 2 species in many parts of Brazil. Researchers in Brazil have stated that out of 500 mosquitos, 450 mosquitos are contained with this insane virus we all call, “Zika Virus.” This disease is really shocking to the world since the Summer Olympic Games are happening and many countries, especially from the United States because most athletes are scared that they might bring home the virus and spread it in their nations or it's just painful to have it when you're in a country that is nowhere home.The reason why I picked this current events is that this virus has been going around for quite a while now and it's still amazing how a small mosquito can end up killing a person in many ways. It's also shocking when you hear an athlete who has a chance to win a gold medal for their country, but they are denying it because of their health issues and the future consequences that could happen. Remember that the Olympic is only every 4 years, so it has been a long time for them to train and not being able to go is a shame, but also its for their own health conditions, not what citizens want to see, a guy with a virus coming home. This “Zika Virus” has no end to it yet because there is no cure yet to be found and there has not been a human trail yet done to fix this

1. There are four key audiences that need to be communicated to about the actions of The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The first audience would be women who are pregnant or women who are thinking about becoming pregnant. This would be the most important key audience in my opinion since the Zika Virus greatly affects women who are pregnant and can cause negative impacts for their babies. Women who are thinking about becoming pregnant are also important because even though it currently doesn’t affect them or their baby it could in the future and they need to take precautions with where to travel and how to protect themselves. The second key audience would be couples or young adults of childbearing age planning to travel to affected areas. This audience needs to be

As of now, there is no official vaccine for Zika. Instead, a patient that has the contagion must undergo certain treatments. Fortunately, the remedies for the virus are simple and cheap. If infection occurs, it is vital to get an abundance of rest and liquids; medication is also advised to assist in alleviating pain. The treatments for Zika are straightforward because the disease itself is rather mild. In fact, in most reported cases of the virus in the United States, the illness only lasted approximately two to seven days prior to the first set of symptoms (“World Health Organization”). It is evident that the fear associated with the Zika Virus is slightly exaggerated. Currently, there is only one recorded fatality in the United States that is directly related to Zika (“The Washington Post”). This is mainly because first world countries’ medical programs are advanced enough to effectively treat the virus. The standard of living in these countries are also higher compared to third world countries. That is why Zika has claimed a significant amount of lives worldwide; the poor conditions in these countries make it difficult for infected individuals to get proper

This article focuses on the outbreak of the Zika virus, which has recently begun spreading across the world with an emphasis on Latin American countries Brazil and Colombia. There are currently over 26,000 people who have been confirmed as infected with the virus in Colombia alone and this number is expected to rise dramatically to about 600,000 within the coming months considering the location and altitude of the countries and the frequency of their carrier mosquito. The virus has no vaccine yet; all prevention methods are focused on controlling the mosquitos spreading the disease by promoting proper sanitation regarding dirty water storage and accumulated trash. Among the people infected is 16-year-old Angie Paola Castro, one of 3,177 women

The growing concern of the Zika outbreak that originated back in 1947 Uganda in monkeys and later crossed over to humans in 1952 has now reached several countries. These outbreaks are occurring in Brazil and reportedly more than 7,000 people have been infected from mosquito bites. On February 1, 2016 the World Health Organization declared the Zika a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. To combat the issue Louisville activated the “Zika Response Action Plan, which provides guidelines for preparation and response to the virus in the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) jurisdiction” (ZIKA Response plan, 2016). The plan being used by Louisville demonstrates the prevention and mitigation being executed

Due to the rapid spread and adverse outcomes of Zika, nurses need to understand and be vigilant in sharing how the virus is transmitted, how it may affect mothers and their children, and ways to prevent being infected. Unfortunately, it could take a decade or more to create an effective vaccine specific to Zika, so for now, effort is focused on informing society and controlling the spread of the

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

“The Zika police,” which is composed of 220,000 Brazilian soldiers and 46,000 health operatives, are visiting door-to-door in Brazilian towns and cities to educate people about the Zika virus by handing out pamphlets (Rogers, 2016). The Brazilian government has a commitment to eradicate the Zika virus because the Summer Olympics are held in Rio de Janeiro in this August. Ramzy (2016) reports that an estimated 1.5 million Brazilians have been infected with the Zika virus. In 1947, the initial Zika was found in the Zika forest in Uganda, from which the virus was named, since then the virus has gradually spread across Africa and Asia (Ramzy, 2016). The first out break occurred in the pacific

The government approximates that at least 1.5 million Brazilians have been infected in the last few months(“Areas with Zika”).The mortifying consequences of the Ebola disease is still fresh in the public’s minds, there is a lot of concern increasing around the world over the political, social, and economic impact of Zika virus for now that is affecting Brazil. Amidst the country’s hardest political and economic challenges in years. As scientists learn more about Zika itself, it is not going to play out for Latin America’s largest economy. Public Health Officials have only a little amount of control over the virus. It is a mild disease, about three quarters of those with the virus develop flu-like symptoms, which last about one week, while the remainder can't be seen or felt(CBS). This means that if the disease keeps spreading and adults keep getting sick, productivity will decrease hurting Brazil's economy in the process. Not only is it hurting the economy but it's going to create problems along the “social classes”. Poverty is one of the major critical factors in determining where the virus will hit the hardest and where it will not affect society as much. In Brazil, the events affecting different communities that are both being confronted by Zika can vary overwhelmingly depending on wealth. Poor communities are more likely to be impacted by the Zika virus (Combs).The real actual danger comes when the efforts being made to avoid panic for the public stand in the way of good public health policy. Providing infection screenings for free and travel bans can possibly create a sense of security, a false one, leading people into perceiving that they're safe and to falsely make them believe that they aren’t at risk. This is thereby increasing the odds of infection. Simple steps should be taken to advise the public, such as government

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.

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.

Have you or a partner recently traveled or lived in an area where mosquitos are spreading Zika?

What is the Zika virus? How is it diagnose? According to the World Health Organization, (WHO), Zika is a virus caused by a mosquito-borne flavivirus and was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys by a network that monitored yellow fever. It was later identified in humans in 1952 in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania. A diagnosis of Zika is

(U.S. Department of Health & Human Services , 2016) Zika infection can be spread from a pregnant woman to her baby and has been connected to a genuine conception deformity of the brain called microcephaly in infants of moms who had Zika infection during pregnancy. This infection was found in regions of Africa, Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia and some American Islands. (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2016) a more detailed study Zika fever, it appears that the infection that carries the so-called Egyptian mosquitoes, was first identified by scientists in 1948. This type of virus that causes the disease among African monkeys living in the forest Zika in Uganda. According to historical references periodically people in Uganda, Tanzania, Egypt, Central African Republic, Nigeria and Sierra - Leone were infected with the virus. However, public ignored these facts. One can only assume that the individual facts of human infection with no deaths for scientists do not represent scientific interest. This phenomenon did not cause any fear in medical community either presumably for the reason that the number of victims was not so big (15 people within 60 years).