However, Rathore said the Zika virus could pose a threat to growing fetuses if their mother becomes infected. The most worrisome birth defect is microcephaly, which prevents normal skull growth and brain development, and leads to lifelong disabilities.
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Speculations as to why have included: that the Aedes mosquito is less common here than in tropical countries; the local Aedes have not yet adapted to be able to carry the virus; and mosquito control is better here.
“The woman is now in the first trimester and has been informed about the possible risk of the virus for her pregnancy”.
Along with Miami-Dade, which has five cases, Broward on Thursday joined the list of five Florida counties under a declaration of public health emergency issued by Gov. Rick Scott. Gadelha underscored that the discovery needn’t alter Carnival plans for anyone but pregnant women. But the tests came back negative and the blood sample was shelved.
Dr Piukala said there have not been any reported cases of pregnant women contracting the virus or showing symptoms.
“Each discovery is a surprise and a new find for us”, she said.
At present, there is no vaccine available to treat the Zika virus.
United States health authorities on Friday urged people to use condoms or refrain from sex if they live in or have travelled to areas where the Zika virus is circulating.
Ms Pouilly said that about a quarter of women in El Salvador had experienced physical or sexual violence in the past year.
“This is just a way to push laws for the legalization of abortion”, Danelia Cardona, head of the pro-life office of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Colombia, said in an interview published Thursday. So far, countries include Brazil, Mexico, and several countries in Central America.
World Health Organization earlier this week declared the spike in serious birth defects an worldwide emergency and launched a global Zika response unit.
Meanwhile, U.S. health officials said men who have visited an area with Zika should use condoms if they have sex with a pregnant woman – for the entire duration of the pregnancy.
The mosquito behind the Zika virus seems to operate like a heat-driven missile of disease.
In the face of the recent increase in cases, the presidents of the United States and Brazil have agreed on the importance of collaborative efforts to combat the spread of the Zika virus.
Most people with the virus have no symptoms, or experience only mild symptoms like fever, headache and rash.
The virus is predominantly spread through mosquitoes in Brazil.
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Brazil responded to complaints it had been slow to share data about the illness. We established a partnership with the USA government. It did not immediately respond to requests for more details.
