Zika Virus Prevention

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 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

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

S., it is unlikely that there will be a major outbreak. Local vector-borne transmission of Zika has not been reported elsewhere in the United States, but cases of Zika have been reported in returning travelers (Zika virus, para. 2). Currently there has been one birth in which the newborn was infected with the Zika virus and diagnosed with microcephaly in Hawaii (Dahl, 2016, para. 4). According to Fox (2016), “Experts almost all agree that Zika is unlikely to spread much in the U.S., in part because the Aedes aegypti mosquito isn't common except in parts of the far south and Hawaii, and also because Americans mostly live indoors, with air conditioning and little chance for the mosquitoes to live and breed inside homes” (“Where's Zika Most Likely in the U.S.? The Answer May Surprise You” para.

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The Zika virus. What is it? It is a virus that is caused by a mosquito bite. The general signs and symptoms are similar to the flu or any other virial illness. The virus remains in the blood stream for at least a week and may also be found in semen. There is not any vaccine or treatment. The only thing that can be done is preventive care. One must protect themselves from mosquito’s bites and use protection during sexual activities, or sustain from having sex all together especially if their partner is pregnant. They should use the same treatment that one uses for any virial illness but they should reframe from the use of aspirins or non-steroid anti inflammatory drugs. On January 22,2016, CDC activated its Incident Management System

According to the Public Health website, Zika virus is spread by two mosquito’s; neither is found in the state of Oregon. Some signs and symptoms of this virus include fever, rash, joint pain, microcephaly in babies and much more. Although, there are no treatments available for this type of virus but one can take precautions by using an insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved shirts and by avoiding unprotected sex with an infected person. Pregnant women should avoid traveling to Zika- affected areas. As of April 26, 2016, there are six travel-associated confirmed Zika cases in Oregon, and zero mosquito-acquired cases (1O things Oregonians should know about Zika, 2016).

The Zika Virus, a flavivirus, was first identified in 1947 in Rhesus Monkeys in a vegetative region of Africa known as Zika. It was identified as a causative agent of a febrile illness similar to Yellow Fever, and though studies showed that the virus was able to cross the blood brain barrier and showed greater affinity to the nervous system when studied in mice, the virus receded from the curiosity of researchers and tabloids of the public due to its mild symptomology. It has resurfaced with a vengeance however, even being proclaimed a public health emergency this past February, and a possible microcephaly epidemic.

Like mentioned before, Zika thrives due to mosquitoes. Mosquitoes thrive because of stagnant water, trash, and densely populated areas with meals highly accessible. Not enough of America and other developed countries are slum-like enough to aid the continuation and spread of Zika. Zika does not really have the capability to spread to pandemic measures, and if it did, it would not harm people in the ways other, more infectious and virulent diseases would and could. 2016 Rio Olympics, people were flustered, not wanting to have it be hosted there or send athletes there due to Zika being prominent in that area. But with all the crowds, events, tons of people going places and doing many things, guess how many Zika cases there were? Zero (Doucleff). This virus is not a serious threat. Only pregnant women, living in prime breeding grounds for mosquitoes, need to take more precautions. In the book Spillover, author David Quammen says, “The most recent big one is AIDS…About 30 million deaths, 34 million living people now infected, with no end in sight” (290). Hundreds of thousands of cases of Zika that possibly cause rash, fever, and headache that go away by itself in a few days has no right to be compared or considered possibly as big and devastating as AIDS, who kills almost everyone infected. He goes onto say, “Polio was a big one, at least in America…” this is where it struck hundreds of thousands and paralyzed or killed them (290). Next, he discusses one of the biggest ones over, the 1918-1919 influenza (290). The difference between these and Zika is that when they came about, no one knew much about them, so they were able to hit and spread rapidly. We know quite a bit about Zika. Another is that these diseases are highly virulent. Zika is not. These big ones were able to be big ones because they could infect anyone and everyone. Zika tends to only severely harm

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According to scientists writing in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, more than two billion people in the regions of Africa and Asia are at risk for the Zika virus. Researchers conclude that more than 65 countries and territories now have continuing Zika transmission (BBC Britain, 2016). Researches also believe that the following countries: the Philippines, Vietnam, Pakistan and Bangladesh might be vulnerable to a Zika outbreak due to their limited health resources.

What is the Zika virus exactly? Have you heard of it before? Have you seen what it has done? It's just now starting to affect people in the U.S. The Zika virus is a usually mild disease that's transmitted through mosquitos. Most people recover, and severe illness or deaths from the virus are rare. The Zika virus is especially dangerous for pregnant women and their babies, and is thought to be spread around Central and South America to which pregnant women have been advised to not travel, because of results in sickness, and fatal birth defects in newborn babies. However many things are being done to fight the virus at all costs.

It also spreads through bodily fluids. The symptoms include muscle and joint pain, mild fever, and rashes. They can last anywhere from two to seven days. The largest outbreaks occurred in French Polynesia in 2013, and in Brazil in 2015 to present. Currently there is no vaccine available for Zika, so the best protection is avoiding contact with mosquitoes. The inhabitants of Brazil are wearing long sleeved clothing and encouraging the use of bug repellent. Another way countries are trying to stump the virus is preventing the spread through bodily fluids, so adequate health systems are imperative for the health of the population. The use of prophylactics, avoiding bodily fluids, and proper sanitation are all actions that are encouraged by countries combating the

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