Study on the persistence of Zika virus in body fluids according to : who

WHO, for example, has developed a generic protocol for measuring the persistence of Zika virus in body fluids so that results from research around the world can be compared, providing a global picture of Zika virus. Study on the persistence of Zika virus in body fluidsZika virus is the first virus known to be transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito and through sex with an infected person. KaraZika virus has been found in body fluids such as blood, urine, semen, brain and spinal fluids, saliva, amniotic fluid/women's waters and breast milk. In addition, they also have proactive community health networks and laboratories able to perform complex tests on body fluids. The answers will help WHO sharpen its recommendations on how best to prevent Zika virus infection.




State and territorial health officials are redoubling prevention efforts to address the serious public health threats associated with Zika virus and to protect the health of mothers and babies. ASTHO urges sustained investments in public health funding to give state, local, tribal, and territorial health departments the resources needed to pursue a broad range of strategies to prevent Zika virus. State, territorial, and local health departments play an active role in determining the risk of ongoing local transmission through enhanced surveillance and vector control activities. "In Georgia, for example, we have limited geographic mosquito surveillance and vector control capabilities. "Public health has a long history of combatting and eradicating mosquito-borne diseases, but ensuring robust epidemiological and laboratory infrastructure across the governmental public health system is critical to stay ahead of the spread of Zika virus," says Brenda Fitzgerald, ASTHO president-elect and commissioner and state health officer of the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Woman living York tested positive for Zika virus

YORK, Pa. (WHTM) – A woman now living in York contracted the Zika virus while she was pregnant and living in Puerto Rico several months ago. Since the woman didn't get the virus in York County, Howie says there's no immediate threat to the community. Traveling to areas where there is a risk of Zika virus infection is not recommended to woman who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Howie said the woman in York no longer has the virus and her child is being monitored. "This isn't an outbreak of Zika, this is more preparations for Zika," said Dr. Matthew Howie, medical director of the York City Bureau of Health.


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