All of the individuals acquired the infection while traveling where the Zika virus is circulating, health officials said. Two two-man teams were fumigating in the city today.
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The study noted that the risk of the spread of Zika could actually be much greater than its results indicated because other species of the Aedes mosquito could be effective vectors for the virus.
Zika is spread primarily through the bite of the black-and-white-striped Aedes mosquito, but the virus also can be passed through sex, health officials said.
“The Zika virus does not discriminate against county, state or country borders, and we must do everything in our power to ensure our communities are aware of Zika and protected against its negative impacts that can forever change the lives of Californians”, Hernandez said.
A Skyline neighborhood will be sprayed Wednesday, in the wake of the discovery of mosquitoes capable of carrying tropical diseases near the home of a person who contracted the Zika virus, county officials reported Monday. People have constantly been anxious after it has hit Florida and some parts of the continental U.S. As a result, various questions rose regarding the effects and impacts of the mosquito-borne virus.
“Singapore and Thailand are using the same legal measures to order house owners to get rid of mosquito larvae with a maximum fine imposed on the owners who fail to follow the rule”, Mr Piyakol said, adding that public participation plays a key role in preventing the virus from spreading further.
“Despite the fact that Zika has long existed in Southeast Asia, there are still unanswered questions and a knowledge gap regarding the virus among people”, he said. The symptoms will be felt 3 to 12 days after getting the infection and last about 4 to 7 days.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, birth defects have been linked to the Zika virus that include eye defects, hearing loss and impaired growth. Dr.
The disease is strongly suspected of causing birth defects such as microcephaly and other brain deformities in newborns.
Microscope view of the Zika virus.
“Men and women of reproductive age living in affected areas should be informed and oriented to consider delaying pregnancy”, World Health Organization added.
Spraying is meant to kill adult mosquitoes living in the area and keep them from biting anyone with a Zika infection. NBC News explains that it takes days for the virus to build up enough in the mosquito’s body for the insect to transmit the virus to someone else.
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Staying inside and bringing pets indoors if possible.
