Florida Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in four counties where health officials have detected the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness.
Pregnant Australian Woman Tests Positive For Zika Virus
A pregnant woman from Queensland, Australia has been diagnosed with Zika virus after returning from a country where the virus is prevalent.
A pregnant woman from Queensland, Australia has been diagnosed with Zika virus after returning from a country where the virus is prevalent.
‘Countries like Brazil, Argentina, Guatemala, Venezuela, Ecuador don't have the medical infrastructure and resources for early intervention if they experience an influx of children with developmental disabilities.’
"This can have a substantial economic impact if this virus gets established in Florida, that people may not be going there," says Dr. Esper. Canada lost billions of dollars in tourism when SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) traveled from China to Toronto and countries like Brazil, preparing for the 2016 Summer Olympics, stand to lose even more. In addition to tourism, countries like Brazil, Argentina, Guatemala, Venezuela, Ecuador don't have the medical infrastructure and resources for early intervention if they experience an influx of children with developmental disabilities caused by the microcephaly linked to Zika. "You can have a lifetime of disabilities just because you were not able to intervene during that time," says Dr. Esper.
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20-Year-Old Woman May Have Succumbed to Zika Virus in Brazil
A doctor who analyzed samples from the victim said that the woman had very unusual respiratory symptoms for Zika.
A doctor who analyzed samples from the victim said that the woman had very unusual respiratory symptoms for Zika.
Vigilant Vector Control at Airports to Stop Zika Virus Spread: UN Aviation Agency
Vector control refers to the spraying of insecticides or other pest control measures. These will help reduce the mosquito population and Zika spread.
Vector control refers to the spraying of insecticides or other pest control measures. These will help reduce the mosquito population and Zika spread.
Proofs Concerning Zika Virus Link to Brain Damage
Two reports show the evidence of Zika Virus disease in the neural tissue of affected infants in Europe, which may highlight its role in brain damage.
Two reports show the evidence of Zika Virus disease in the neural tissue of affected infants in Europe, which may highlight its role in brain damage.
