Zika Virus Update

This result has been 30 times higher than pre-Zika virus years and there has been more birth defect within the first trimester. The result of the study indicated that 15% of women with confirmed Zika infection during the first trimester had babies with birth defects and that almost every state reported one woman with suspected Zika infection during pregnancy. Based on the report, infants born to women with evidence of possible Zika virus infection should follow-up and routine development assessment that will help identify for future outcomes associated with the Zika virus. Neuroimaging test is needed to detect these abnormalities. The report also indicates that the study has at least four limitations and that there was limited data about the maternal risk factors such as genetic or other infectious causes, which could has been the reason for some of the birth defects reported in the study. Overall, the result of this study is important because it gives more information about the Zika virus and how is affecting pregnant women in U.S.

If a mother gets Zika and they are pregnant, the babies can be hurt too. The most common brain damage were “dead spots in the brain or empty spaces in the brain.” 42 percent of 117 babies born with Zika had “grossly abnormal brain scans,” which means their brain looks different than it should when they are in their mothers stomachs. About 2,175 babies born in the last year have had undersize heads linked to Zika, being born with undersized heads is the most common.

Marsha- As we know, the Zika virus can be passed from the mother to the fetus and can cause congenital microcephaly and other severe brain defects to the fetus. If you have a confirmed case of the Zika virus, does your department have a protocol in place for scanning these patients? Have you performed a case that there was a confirmed case of the Zika virus? If so, can you tell us what the physicians plan was for the patient and fetus?

There is currently no vaccine for Zika, or any medication that has been effective in treating the virus. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, or the CDC, says “the most effective way to prevent getting the virus is to use an EPA-registered insect repellent.” When planning to be outside, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants also sprayed with repellent. You should also reduce opportunities for mosquitoes to lay their eggs by removing standing water both inside and outside the home.

Officials and governments, have sent multiple warnings out to Tropical countries, apprising to avoid pregnancy, stay indoors with air conditioning, and use Insect or Mosquito

Dr. Sarah Park, State Epidemiologist for the Hawaii State Department of Health responded to reporters last week about a baby that was born in a Hawaii hospital with a birth defect linked to the Zika virus. It was reported that this is the first case in the United States linked to the Zika virus. The Hawaii State Health Department said that the mother probably contracted the disease while she was living in Brazil last year and passed the disease to her child while her child was still in the womb. Dr. Parks assured the public that there was no risk of the virus spreading from this case and that the Zika virus is spread when a mosquito bites an infected person and then bites someone else. The disease is not transmitted person to person. Dr.

Updated guidelines include a new recommendation to offer serologic testing to asymptomatic pregnant women (women who do not report clinical illness consistent with Zika virus disease) who have traveled to areas with ongoing transmission of Zika virus. Testing can be offered between 2 and 12 weeks after pregnant women return from travel to areas

Women wishing to get pregnant should wait at least two months after their return from areas where the Zika virus is being

While Zika can cause new borns to be born with astringent brain affliction, there may be an opportunity to tame the virus to fight brain tumors in adults. The Zika virus, which landed in South America from Polynesia about four years back, is most hazardous in pregnant ladies. It can cause microcephaly and related neurological issues in the children of ladies who were contaminated while pregnant, also with a higher rate of a miscarriage.

Throughout the regions of Brazil, Africa, Mexico, and Southeast Asia, the Zika Virus is a major issue because pregnant women and their children are getting bitten causing brain damage and major problems to the child’s life, this happens because of the disease being transmitted by mosquitos. Taking a journey to a place such as Brazil, Africa, Mexico, and southeast Asia while you are pregnant can destroy your life only by a small bite. Once you are bitten you will experience the life intoxicating symptoms and face the depressing news of knowing there is no cure.

Infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. A pregnant woman can pass Zika virus to her fetus. CDC recommends special precautions for women who are pregnant; according to the CDC, they should not travel to any area of Brazil below 6,500

This kind of outbreak, can cause trust issues because anyone traveling from these places can potentially have it or have been exposed to the Zika virus, and as a threat to our country and others, it needs to be handled carefully. Situations like this are why doctors in the USA ask if you’ve traveled out of the United States in the last however many days, weeks, or months. Countries, like the USA have been warning travellers to take precautions and highly recommended that pregnant woman stay away from these infected

There more 2,100 babies in Brazil have been born with microcephaly or other birth defects linked to the Zika. There are two type of Zika lineages: the African lineage and the Asian lineage. Zika is a group 4 which viruses possess negative-sense single-stranded RNA genomes. The deadly Ebola and Marburg viruses are well known members of this group, along with influenza virus, measles, mumps and rabies. The family is Flaviviridae this family include: hepaciviruses, hepatitis, pestiviruses, hemorrhagic syndromes, fatal mucosal disease, flavivirus, hemorrhagic fever, encephalitis, and the birth defect microcephaly. It is a very extremely rare case only fewer than 1,000 case per year shows up. Zika can spread by animal or insect bites or stings also by having unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex. It need bold government actions to help fight this virus. The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a week. There are only about 1 in 5 people who become infected with Zika

“Zika virus disease (Zika) is a disease caused by the Zika virus, which is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). Evidence also tie in Zika to sexual transmission from men to their partner. Although there is no currently evidence to sexual transmission from women to their partner. The virus is unusual distress for pregnant women because Zika can be pass on and surpass to relentless birth defect. The World Health Organization has stated the Zika virus an international public health emergency, suggested by rising affect that could produce birth defect.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has faced challenges controlling this outbreak due to shortages in vaccines. They have instead focused on using bug spray and destroying possible mosquito breeding grounds to limit the the spread of the disease. In August the WHO developed a mass vaccination plan to provide vaccinations to over 14 million people. The action taken against yellow fever has proved effective in limiting its spread and containing the outbreak. Congo has not offered solutions or significant funding to combat Zika, instead focusing on internal health issues. The actions the Congo has taken in order combat yellow fever could be applied to the prevention of the spread of Zika. Preventing the breeding of mosquitoes and the widespread use of bug spray has the potential to limit