Press release Zika virus found inside spermatozoa
... taken and analysed over a total period of 141 days. Upon analysis, Zika virus was found to be present in all samples up to the 37th day. Beyond that point, the virus was found only in the semen, where it persisted for over 130 days, while the patient was in good health. This result was confirmed in ...
... taken and analysed over a total period of 141 days. Upon analysis, Zika virus was found to be present in all samples up to the 37th day. Beyond that point, the virus was found only in the semen, where it persisted for over 130 days, while the patient was in good health. This result was confirmed in ...
Zika Virus in the Americas — Yet Another Arbovirus Threat
... crease in incidence from 2014 to 2015, which some public health officials believe is caused by Zika virus infections in pregnant women. Although no other flavivirus is known to have teratogenic effects, the microcephaly epidemic has not yet been linked to any other cause, such as increased diagnosis ...
... crease in incidence from 2014 to 2015, which some public health officials believe is caused by Zika virus infections in pregnant women. Although no other flavivirus is known to have teratogenic effects, the microcephaly epidemic has not yet been linked to any other cause, such as increased diagnosis ...
2017 Meeting -Zika Virus GP Update
... Clinicians should consider Zika virus infection for: • any patient who has, or has had, a rash illness or fever, or other symptoms suggestive of Zika virus infection, that began whilst in any country with active Zika virus transmission, or within 2 weeks of leaving that country • any patient present ...
... Clinicians should consider Zika virus infection for: • any patient who has, or has had, a rash illness or fever, or other symptoms suggestive of Zika virus infection, that began whilst in any country with active Zika virus transmission, or within 2 weeks of leaving that country • any patient present ...
Zika can infect adult brain cells, not just fetal cells, study suggests By
... In a developing fetus, the brain is made primarily of "neural progenitor" cells, a type of stem cell. Researchers believe these cells are especially susceptible to infection by the Zika virus, which can hinder their development and disrupt brain growth. Most adult neurons are believed to be resis ...
... In a developing fetus, the brain is made primarily of "neural progenitor" cells, a type of stem cell. Researchers believe these cells are especially susceptible to infection by the Zika virus, which can hinder their development and disrupt brain growth. Most adult neurons are believed to be resis ...
Premier`s statement on partnership with Oxitec, 5 May 2016
... While we are no strangers to the occasional case of dengue, and last year we had a few imported cases of chikungunya, we so far remain free of Zika, ...
... While we are no strangers to the occasional case of dengue, and last year we had a few imported cases of chikungunya, we so far remain free of Zika, ...
A communicable disease is one that is spread from one person to
... Although mumps is no longer common in the United States, due mainly to the introduction of the mumps vaccinations program in 1967, outbreaks still occur. Caused by a virus, classic symptoms of the mumps include puffy cheeks and swollen jaw. Headache, fever, fatigue, muscle aches and loss of appetite ...
... Although mumps is no longer common in the United States, due mainly to the introduction of the mumps vaccinations program in 1967, outbreaks still occur. Caused by a virus, classic symptoms of the mumps include puffy cheeks and swollen jaw. Headache, fever, fatigue, muscle aches and loss of appetite ...
The When and the Where of Zika Epidemic Potential - HAL
... Aedes mosquitoes, although non-vector-borne transmission has also been documented (sexual and maternofetal transmission and transmission through transfusion) (Musso and Gubler, 2016). Until the recent outbreaks, ZIKV had a known restricted circulation in Africa and Asia, but with only sporadic human ...
... Aedes mosquitoes, although non-vector-borne transmission has also been documented (sexual and maternofetal transmission and transmission through transfusion) (Musso and Gubler, 2016). Until the recent outbreaks, ZIKV had a known restricted circulation in Africa and Asia, but with only sporadic human ...
Full Text - International Journal of Infection
... and Africa. In addition, more than 13 countries in the Americas have reported sporadic cases of Zika virus infection (46). Today, this virus is circulating in Africa, South America and Asia. The name of this virus (Zika) comes from the Zika Forest in Africa (Uganda), where the virus was first isolat ...
... and Africa. In addition, more than 13 countries in the Americas have reported sporadic cases of Zika virus infection (46). Today, this virus is circulating in Africa, South America and Asia. The name of this virus (Zika) comes from the Zika Forest in Africa (Uganda), where the virus was first isolat ...
What do you know about the Zika virus? How could this possibly
... blood transfusion, laboratory exposure and sexual contact. While Zika has been found in breast milk, it's not yet confirmed it can be passed to the baby through nursing. There have been only two documented cases linking Zika to sex. During the 2013 Zika outbreak in French Polynesia, semen and urine ...
... blood transfusion, laboratory exposure and sexual contact. While Zika has been found in breast milk, it's not yet confirmed it can be passed to the baby through nursing. There have been only two documented cases linking Zika to sex. During the 2013 Zika outbreak in French Polynesia, semen and urine ...
Protecting Workers from Occupational Exposure to Zika Virus
... SYMPTOMS Symptoms are similar to those of dengue fever or chikungunya: Fever Rash ...
... SYMPTOMS Symptoms are similar to those of dengue fever or chikungunya: Fever Rash ...
Pandemic Flu vs. Zika Virus – Comparison and Context
... before you know you are sick. Some people can be infected with the flu virus but have no symptoms. During this time those persons may still spread the virus to others. ...
... before you know you are sick. Some people can be infected with the flu virus but have no symptoms. During this time those persons may still spread the virus to others. ...
... imported cases may result in human-to-mosquito-to-human spread of the virus. Also, as of February 2, 2016, one case of locally acquired and sexually transmitted Zika virus infection was confirmed in a patient in Texas. Possible cases of sexual transmission have been reported before, and the virus ha ...
2016-02-16 Discussion Mosquito Control Update
... Outbreaks in Pacific Asia Now spreading throughout South and Central America ...
... Outbreaks in Pacific Asia Now spreading throughout South and Central America ...
CARIBBEAN PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY
... Our communication must therefore outline sufficient details for persons to realize its relevance to them individually before the onset of the illness within their country or community. And so – at the governmental level, good, helpful information about the zika virus and effective measures to minimi ...
... Our communication must therefore outline sufficient details for persons to realize its relevance to them individually before the onset of the illness within their country or community. And so – at the governmental level, good, helpful information about the zika virus and effective measures to minimi ...
Rapid spread of emerging Zika virus in the Pacific area. Clinical
... for blood donors during the outbreak: 2.8% of blood donors, who were asymptomatic at the time of donation, tested positive for acute ZIKV infection [9]. Following the FP outbreak in late 2013, there were subsequent outbreaks in New Caledonia, the Cook Islands, and Easter Island [10] (Fig. 1). Becaus ...
... for blood donors during the outbreak: 2.8% of blood donors, who were asymptomatic at the time of donation, tested positive for acute ZIKV infection [9]. Following the FP outbreak in late 2013, there were subsequent outbreaks in New Caledonia, the Cook Islands, and Easter Island [10] (Fig. 1). Becaus ...
Preparedness for Zika Virus Disease — New York City, 2016
... ongoing health care provider education, and close collaboration with state and local health departments for Zika guidance and support. ...
... ongoing health care provider education, and close collaboration with state and local health departments for Zika guidance and support. ...
CDC: Birth defect rate 20 times higher for infants with Zika
... Infants whose mothers were infected with Zika virus had rates of birth defects that were 20-times higher than those born in the years just prior to the epidemic, according to a new study. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found 6% of infants with an infected mother developed birth ...
... Infants whose mothers were infected with Zika virus had rates of birth defects that were 20-times higher than those born in the years just prior to the epidemic, according to a new study. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found 6% of infants with an infected mother developed birth ...
Get PDF - Wiley Online Library
... Subsequently, sporadic human infections were reported in Africa and Asia. In 2007, the first large documented ZIKV outbreak was reported from Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia [2]. No further transmission was identified in the Pacific until October 2013, when French Polynesia (FP) reported t ...
... Subsequently, sporadic human infections were reported in Africa and Asia. In 2007, the first large documented ZIKV outbreak was reported from Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia [2]. No further transmission was identified in the Pacific until October 2013, when French Polynesia (FP) reported t ...
Zika Virus-Related Information It`s possible, even likely, that another
... the West Nile virus, "does very badly when Aedes is present," Juliano notes, but it might be expected to thrive in its absence. On the other hand, the newcomer might be a relatively harmless species; the ecological niche for mosquitoes doesn't require them to carry diseases fatal to human beings. In ...
... the West Nile virus, "does very badly when Aedes is present," Juliano notes, but it might be expected to thrive in its absence. On the other hand, the newcomer might be a relatively harmless species; the ecological niche for mosquitoes doesn't require them to carry diseases fatal to human beings. In ...
One Book One Northwestern Discussion Guides
... spread of the Zika virus. According to Morgan Searles from the Evanston Patch, “Zika virus can spread through mosquito bites, and common symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain and red eyes. Symptoms usually last between several days and a week. However, pregnant women who are infected with the Zik ...
... spread of the Zika virus. According to Morgan Searles from the Evanston Patch, “Zika virus can spread through mosquito bites, and common symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain and red eyes. Symptoms usually last between several days and a week. However, pregnant women who are infected with the Zik ...
State Health Officials Urge Awareness of Zika Virus, Travel
... infected with Zika virus will show symptoms. A pregnant woman infected with Zika virus can pass the virus to her unborn baby. A serious birth defect of the brain called microcephaly, and other adverse pregnancy outcomes have been reported in some mothers who were infected with Zika virus while pregn ...
... infected with Zika virus will show symptoms. A pregnant woman infected with Zika virus can pass the virus to her unborn baby. A serious birth defect of the brain called microcephaly, and other adverse pregnancy outcomes have been reported in some mothers who were infected with Zika virus while pregn ...
Fight Zika virus before it gets out of control
... In Europe, a few cases of autochthonous Zika virus transmission have been reported. A group of researchers from Slovenia presented a first case of mother-to-fetus Zika transmission. A 25 year old women had her pregnancy terminated due to microcephaly. In this case it was a woman who had travelled out ...
... In Europe, a few cases of autochthonous Zika virus transmission have been reported. A group of researchers from Slovenia presented a first case of mother-to-fetus Zika transmission. A 25 year old women had her pregnancy terminated due to microcephaly. In this case it was a woman who had travelled out ...