How to protect against the Zika Virus Miami's Community News quoting : communitynewspapers

There is no treatment or vaccine for the Zika virus. Usually, a mosquito bite is nothing more than a nuisance, but recently the escalating threat of the Zika virus have elevated mosquitoes to a serious cause for concern. In March 2017, a new study identified nine patients from Venezuela who presented with heart problems shortly after coming down with Zika virus symptoms. In July 2016, however, Florida reported its first locally transmitted cases, making it the first state to report local infections. As of March 2017, Florida had reported 215 locally transmitted cases.




Human Antibody Against Zika Virus Offering New PromiseShare this content:linkedingoogleEmailPrintFindings also suggest the antibody might be especially effective because a lower concentration than expected is needed to inhibit a key mechanism of infection. A human antibody against Zika virus crosslinks the E protein to prevent infection. It is theorized that neutralizing antibodies could be used to prevent and treat Zika virus infection. The investigators said the new insights from this current investigation into Zika virus may also help in combating other flaviviruses. At this time, there is an urgent need to combat Zika virus, which can result in microcephaly in babies born to infected mothers.

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However, the couple booked their honeymoon to Mexico and Corissa was worried about the Zika virus, "How long would we have to wait if we did contract the virus going to Mexico? The Aedes species mosquito that transmits Zika virus can't survive in our harsh climate. Green Bay (WFRV) Zika can cause serious birth defects in babies born to women who were infected with Zika during pregnancy. Travelers should know the symptoms of Zika, "They have pretty non-specific flu like symptoms, they may have a rash," said Dr. Sehring. In Healthwatch Chelly Boutott takes a look at what women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant should do if they are planning a vacation to an area where the Zika carrying mosquito thrives.


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