Zika Virus
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Zika virus is in the flavivirus family, which is closely related to dengue, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile. It is a disease that is spread primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. Zika was first discovered in 1947 and is named after the Zika forest in Uganda. Outbreaks of Zika have been reported in mostly tropical climates including tropical Africa, Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia.
Prevalence[edit | edit source]
There are currently fewer than 1000 US cases of Zika Virus per year.
Characteristics/Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
Symptoms of Zika virus are very similar to many other diseases. It is probable that many cases of Zika virus have not been reported. Most people infected with the virus will not have symptoms. The most common symptoms of Zika are: rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis, muscle pain, and headaches. Illness may last for several days to a week after being infected. Death from the disease is rare, and most victims are not aware of the infection. Zika virus usually remains in the bloodstream for about a week and once infected, the subject is likely to be protected from future infections.
Reports from Brazil indicate an increase in severe fetal birth defects and poor pregnancy outcomes in babies whose mothers were infected with the virus while pregnant. Two conditions associated with the Zika virus have made the outbreak more serious. The first is the development of Guillain-Barre syndrome, which manifests as progressive muscle weakness due to damage to the Peripheral Nervous System. The second condition is the surge in congenital microcephaly cases during Zika outbreaks. Further studies are needed to prove a link between microcephaly and Zika virus infection.
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