1. Search Strategy Search terms: We searched those electronic databases to find relevant studies: (PubMed, EBSCO, ISI Web of Science, IBECS via Virtual Health Library, System for Information on Grey Literature in Europe (SIGLE), Google Scholar, Popline, and the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) through using ZIKA term . Data title and abstract screening After removing duplications by using Endnote software, the remaining articles were screened through abstract and title with the following criteria: Inclusion Criteria: 1) Studies about the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and clinical outcomes of Zika virus.…
1. Description of the Disease: West Nile virus (10 points) 2. What causes it? (WNV) is found by mosquito bites. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds…
The Zika virus is carried by the mosquito from Aedes family. Zika virus was first discovered in Uganda in 1947 in rhesus monkey.…
Patient two is acquiring the symptoms of Zika Virus. Symptoms include swelling, mild fever, partially red eyes, muscle pains, headaches, rashes on the arms and legs, then the worst on of Microcephaly. The rash will not harm you and will go away on its own. Mild fever will go to about 37 to 38 degrees Celsius. “Microcephaly is when the brain doesn't develop properly resulting in a smaller…
What people should realize is that the international transmission of Zika from South America by mosquitoes and infected people has led to the maiming of newborn babies throughout the world, but you can help prevent this while protecting yourself from its harm. The primary sources of transmission of the virus is through the Aedes africanus mosquitoes and humans. A local transmission cycle is formed between humans and mosquitoes. When a human is infected by mosquitoes, other mosquitoes carry the virus when they bite the infected human. As stated in Document E, Zika is…
I think the health crisis from Zika virus is different from the Black Death. Black Death was a type of plague that was spread via the bites of infected rat fleas. The name Black Death derived from the swollen glands from the victim’s neck, armpits and inner thigh that turned black as they filled with blood. Victims often died after 12 hours of being bitten. While Zika virus is spread through mosquito bites, tends to cause fever, skin rash and conjunctivitis.…
Since no available vaccines exists and effective preventative measures cannot be applied, what can be done in the meantime? Well, scientists are urging women who live in Latin American countries to avoid pregnancy for the next 2 years. Also, they continually urge pregnant women, and other women of the reproductive age to not visit hard hit areas. They believe this will hopefully help to decrease the number of cases of Zika and in turn Microcephaly. Although these methods won’t be as effective as a vaccine, they will aid in some degree.…
The Psychological approach to understanding development states that interaction between the biological, psychological and societal systems affects one’s development. According to page 6 in the “Introduction to the life span perspective” textbook, the biological system is the process needed for physical function of the organism as well as for mental activity. These processes “develop and change as a consequence of genetically guided maturation…” (The Development Through Life Perspective, ch.1 page 6). For example, a human lifestyle which includes eating, sleeping, exercise and/or drugs all comes from the biological system.…
Subject: As Zika cases grow, hospitals prepare to care for pregnant women, babies Source: USA Today Synopsis: The online article, As Zika cases grow, hospitals prepare to care for pregnant women, babies, focused on the Children’s National Health System in Washington, which established a program known as the Congenital Zika Virus Program. The goal of this program is to take precautionary steps in ensuring that pregnant women infected with the Zika virus are being adequately, successfully treated. Moreover, this healthcare system has already treated five pregnant women with Zika as well as four infants due to the fact that this program utilized blood testing, fetal MRI exams, ultrasounds, which inform the mothers, who are in the early trimester,…
According to the CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the best method to treat the Zika virus is to rest, stay hydrated, and to employ pain relieving medication. With no specific treatment, the cases involving Microcephaly will continuously increase, hence, a growing number of children will suffer from the effects of it. Microcephaly, similar to any medical disorder, has more than one impact. For example, children diagnosed with this condition may experience problems such as seizures or hearing loss, therefore contributing to the urgent need for a cure. Although no vaccines are available as of now, scientists continue to work hard to invent one for overcoming Zika.…
The World Health Organization estimates that Zika could potentially become the next plague. The disease is spread by mosquitoes, sexual transmission or physical contact (Kounalakis). “Once a person has been infected, he or she is likely protected from future infections” (“Zika Virus”). Although, unlike the plague, many victims who get sick, rarely die. Though the disease remains in the blood of the victims whole life.…
The idea presented in the Zika article is that the virus takes the lives of women who have it, which officials are using as their advantage. The author, Laura Donovan thinks it’s important because she finds it hypocritical of what the system has to say about the virus. She made a point about saying officials recommended that no women try to get pregnant because of this virus. However, when it comes to abortion some countries have rigorous laws about that. In the article it said “teenage women account for nearly 20 percent of Latin American birth”.…
Recently discovered Zika has swept the world off its feet. This dangerous disease is spread mostly through the bite of an infected species of mosquito. Primarily targeting pregnant women, it can be passed down from mom to fetus and in turn cause certain malicious birth defects. Before last year, the virus was a miniscule, controlled, barely noted annoyance. Scientists are now beginning to consider environmental chances that encouraged Zika's explosion into a global crisis.…
In the article “More Zika vaccines Progress Toward Human Trials” by Amanda B. Keener, a deadly virus continues to draw close and travel from central America to well common populated areas of the continental United States. As this occurs, more worries and concerns begin to form. The Zika virus is transmitted by mosquitos. Scientists are working around the clock to create vaccines and find a way to stop the outbreak or form a mode of protection. Researchers tested multiple vaccines on different animals.…
The Pan American Health Organization have put out a few recommendations to combat the Zika outbreak. The organization suggests reducing and eliminating any mosquito breeding site on your property. Related to this, people should close off their homes to mosquitos. Such methods include using window screens rather than an open window with no screen. Also, the PAHO recommends sleeping under a mosquito net to prevent bites while you are asleep.…