They’re all related and they can all give a positive finding on the fast test. There is no quick test for Zika virus alone.
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The virus was first discovered in a monkey in the Zika forest of Uganda in 1947.
Zika virus is spreading fast across Latin America. More information about Zika virus can be found on the CDC website.
There is no treatment for Zika, though researchers in Brazil are urgently working to develop a vaccine.
“We’re going to be recommending people get an ultrasound”. Dengue can cause high fever, headache, nausea and other symptoms.
What might be the potential complications of Zika virus?
“Right now, in IL there is no known transmission of Zika virus”.
Two Illinois women have contracted a virus that’s believed to cause birth defects. The CDC is investigating a possible link between the two. Doctors treating pregnant women who test positive for the disease are advised to administer ultrasounds every three to four weeks to monitor fetal growth.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday announced new guidance for doctors whose pregnant patients may have traveled to regions with a tropical illness linked to birth defects.
Zika virus infection in pregnant women has been associated with children born with microcephaly. The city’s health department confirmed the tests and results. It started in Brazil last summer and Brazilian health officials say they’ve noticed a very large increase in cases of microcephaly, in which babies have underdeveloped heads or brains. This is due to abnormal brain development of the baby in the womb or during infancy. If symptoms worsen, people should seek medical advice. Currently, there are no commercially available diagnostic tests for Zika infection.
What can I do to protect myself?
“The same kinds of mosquitoes that transmit this virus are found in Louisiana, in southern parts of the United States and so there may be infections that can happen in our country as well”, said Dr. Karpovs.
People were also told to use DEET-containing insect repellent and long-sleeved clothing for personal protection against infection.
The secretary that the authorities have undertaken fumigation programs in various towns, particularly where tires are sold, since mosquitoes breed in the standing water that collects there.
Should I avoid travelling to areas where Zika virus is occurring?
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Zika virus is spread to humans through mosquito bites, similar to West Nile virus and dengue fever. Those interested in learning about the CDC’s travel notices in depth should also visit the CDC website. The virus is not spread from person to person.
