Sexual transmission between men and women as well as men and men has been observed. Health authorities project that between 95 and 300 more cases of Zika-related microcephaly may be confirmed. For those individuals and workers already infected with the virus, the CDC recommends to get plenty of rest, drink fluids to prevent dehydration and see a healthcare provider for a complete diagnosis. There are tons of resources provided by the Centers for Disease Control to help you.
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But there were other advisories specific to business.
But more likely than the possibility of mosquitoes bringing Zika to MS, is the possibility of people bringing it to the state, Dobbs said. According to the CDC, Zika virus is contracted primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. The mosquito-borne infection can cause birth defects in babies whose mothers had the virus in pregnancy, with thousands of cases of microcephaly, which causes an abnormally small head in newborns, confirmed in Brazil where Zika has spread rapidly. Since then the Zika virus has spread to several additional countries throughout North, South and Central America, and the Caribbean.
So far, the virus in US territories has been limited to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and American Samoa.
Nevertheless, those working in outdoor capacities are being warned not to take their health and welfare for granted – their employers also having been urged to step up protective measures.
Since zika is transmitted via mosquitoes, the best way to protect yourself is by wearing protection created to stop mosquitoes from biting, like sprays and nettings, and avoiding stagnant water where mosquitoes like to breed.
But some women’s health specialists argue that the government “shouldn’t tell women what to do with their bodies”, the Times reported.
Pregnant women are advised to avoid travel to countries across Latin America affected by Zika. “There is a cycle or chain of events that can cause the spread of disease in multiple ways”.
Her husband and research partner Hongjun Song, professor of neurology and neuroscience at Johns Hopkins, said the research team, which included members of other United States universities, would publish the 3D printing files.
“Today’s test result highlights the need for everyone to take precautions if they are traveling to areas affected by Zika”. The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). “We are getting a lot of calls about that from people who have traveled”. Cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome have increased in countries where there is a Zika Virus outbreak.
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Dr. Sonja Rasmussen is director of the CDC’s Division of Public Health Information and Dissemination.
