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Zika Virus
by Michael Zimmerman, Tyler Chismar and Draven Stanley
About
Zika virus, also known as Zika and is distinct from Zika fever, is a virus contracted
from the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito.
The name “zika” comes from the Zika forest in Uganda, where it was first
discovered.
There is currently no cure or vaccine for Zika,
and the best course of action is prevention.
The symptoms last from several days to a week,
and include fever, rashes, joint pain, and/or
conjunctivitis. They can also include muscle
pain and headaches.
History
The Zika virus was first discovered in the Zika forest of Uganda in 1947, while
scientists of the Yellow Fever Research Institute were monitoring sylvatic yellow fever
in rhesus monkeys. Subsequently, it was first identified in a human in 1952 when it
was found in the blood of a Nigerian 10 year old who recovered within 3 days. As of
2016, there is evidence to a correlation between Zika virus and multiple genetic
disorders. In Brazil, an outbreak of Zika virus coincided with a noticeable increase in
microcephaly.
Symptoms
THE SYMPTOMS FOR ZIKA VIRUS.
Fever
Rash
Joint pain
Muscle pain
Headache
Conjunctivitis (red eyes)
Symptoms are usually mild and lasting for several days up
Birth Defects
Zika virus has been linked to birth defects in infected pregnant women. Although
more research has to be conducted to be sure if there is a correlation between Zika
virus and birth defects, but it is believed that mothers can pass the Zika virus on to
their fetus during pregnancy, which interferes in development. Much of the evidence
that leads to the theory of Zika virus causing birth defects is from Brazil, in which an
outbreak of Zika virus correlated with an increase of infants born with microcephaly,
or a small head usually from an abnormally developed
brain. Currently, as of 2016, there is no evidence
to suggest that Zika virus (after it has
been cleared from the blood) poses any risk
for birth defects for future pregnancies.
Transmission
Primarily, Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of a Yellow fever mosquito, also
known as Aedes Aegypti. It can also be transmitted by an Aedes albopictus.
There is evidence to suggest that Zika virus can be transmitted sexually, which also
can be transmitted from the pregnant mother to the infant.
There are multiple reports in Brazil that Zika virus has
been contracted through blood transfusion.
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Works Cited
Symptoms of Zika Virus. Digital image. Medical News Today. Web. 1 Mar. 2016 .
History of Zika Virus. Digital image. Web. 1 Mar. 2016.
WHO. You Tube. Web. 1 Mar. 2016.