1. Where and when was the first case of Zika virus infection reported? (10 pts)
In 1947 Zika virus was first isolated from a monkey coming from the Zika forest in Uganda1.
In 1952 first human infections were reported in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania1.
Reference
[1] The History of Zika Virus." World Health Organization. World Health Organization, n.d. Web. 02 Dec. 2016.
2. What are the common symptoms of Zika virus infection (Zika virus disease)? (10 pts)
When a person is infected with Zika virus, he or she could either have no symptoms or mild symptoms. Fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis (red eyes) are the most common symptoms. Muscle pain and headache could sometimes appear as well. People with mild symptoms do not feel very sick, and symptoms would fade within a week2.
Reference
[2] “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 Sept. 2016, www.cdc.gov/zika/about/index.html
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“Zika Virus: from Pathogenesis to Disease Control.” FEMS Microbiology Letters, vol. 363, no. 18, 2016, doi:10.1093/femsle/fnw202.
5. What can people do to prevent becoming infected with Zika virus? (10 pts)
Currently, there is not a vaccine for Zika virus. Zika virus could be spread through mosquito bites. Protecting yourselves from mosquito bites is an effective way to prevent becoming infected with Zika virus. To avoid mosquito bites, you could wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Proper insect repellent is helpful as well. People could get Zika virus through sex. Using a condom decreases the possibility of sexual transmission of Zika virus2.
Reference
[2] “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 Sept. 2016, www.cdc.gov/zika/about/index.html.
6. One of the methods used for aiming at prevention of Zika epidemics caused a devastating outcome in South Carolina early September, this year. Briefly explain about the incident (10
In 1947 Zika virus was first isolated from a monkey coming from the Zika forest in Uganda1.
In 1952 first human infections were reported in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania1.
Reference
[1] The History of Zika Virus." World Health Organization. World Health Organization, n.d. Web. 02 Dec. 2016.
2. What are the common symptoms of Zika virus infection (Zika virus disease)? (10 pts)
When a person is infected with Zika virus, he or she could either have no symptoms or mild symptoms. Fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis (red eyes) are the most common symptoms. Muscle pain and headache could sometimes appear as well. People with mild symptoms do not feel very sick, and symptoms would fade within a week2.
Reference
[2] “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 Sept. 2016, www.cdc.gov/zika/about/index.html
3. …show more content…
“Zika Virus: from Pathogenesis to Disease Control.” FEMS Microbiology Letters, vol. 363, no. 18, 2016, doi:10.1093/femsle/fnw202.
5. What can people do to prevent becoming infected with Zika virus? (10 pts)
Currently, there is not a vaccine for Zika virus. Zika virus could be spread through mosquito bites. Protecting yourselves from mosquito bites is an effective way to prevent becoming infected with Zika virus. To avoid mosquito bites, you could wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Proper insect repellent is helpful as well. People could get Zika virus through sex. Using a condom decreases the possibility of sexual transmission of Zika virus2.
Reference
[2] “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 Sept. 2016, www.cdc.gov/zika/about/index.html.
6. One of the methods used for aiming at prevention of Zika epidemics caused a devastating outcome in South Carolina early September, this year. Briefly explain about the incident (10