The article “Zika virus discovered in infant brains bolsters link to microcephaly” by Gretchen Vogel and the article “5 things you need to know about Zika” by Sandee LaMotte both discuss the growing dangers of Zika virus. Each author takes a deeper look into the virus, but also each author varies on the way that Zika virus is discussed. The first author Vogel discusses more about the personal experience of pregnant woman and the link of birth defects caused by the Zika virus. The second author LaMotte focuses more on the what, where, why, and how of the Zika virus. LaMotte is more in-depth then Vogel when covering the Zika virus. Each authors articles have similarities, but also differ in what information is covered about the Zika virus. Vogel
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LaMotte’s article also discussed birth defects and the link between Zika virus. So when compared they both give details about pregnancy and the outcome of the birth defects. When you contrast the articles they differ in the fact that Vogel’s article focuses more on the pregnancy and birth defect side of the Zika virus. LaMotte’s article while discussing some of the same issues with pregnancy and birth defects; She looks even deeper into the Zika virus. Also LaMotte had better visualization by using photographs. She quotes information from the WHO, the CDC, and the President of Brazil. LaMotte educated the reader with in-depth information about what microcephaly was and how it effects babies. LaMotte educated the precautions that needed to be taken. LaMotte also informed the reader of locations such as countries and territories that the Zika virus is effecting. She also discusses how the United States has come to have cases of the Zika Virus and what could happen if there was an outbreak here. Vogel and LaMotte are similar when discussing the Zika virus in pregnancy and babies; but they differ when it comes to the amount of information shared about the Zika virus. LaMotte answers more questions for the readers about where, when, how, and
LaMotte’s article also discussed birth defects and the link between Zika virus. So when compared they both give details about pregnancy and the outcome of the birth defects. When you contrast the articles they differ in the fact that Vogel’s article focuses more on the pregnancy and birth defect side of the Zika virus. LaMotte’s article while discussing some of the same issues with pregnancy and birth defects; She looks even deeper into the Zika virus. Also LaMotte had better visualization by using photographs. She quotes information from the WHO, the CDC, and the President of Brazil. LaMotte educated the reader with in-depth information about what microcephaly was and how it effects babies. LaMotte educated the precautions that needed to be taken. LaMotte also informed the reader of locations such as countries and territories that the Zika virus is effecting. She also discusses how the United States has come to have cases of the Zika Virus and what could happen if there was an outbreak here. Vogel and LaMotte are similar when discussing the Zika virus in pregnancy and babies; but they differ when it comes to the amount of information shared about the Zika virus. LaMotte answers more questions for the readers about where, when, how, and