Zika Virus in the U.S. stat : thepublicslate

The Zika virus is a flavivirus that has affected many people in the U.S. between January 1 and May 1, 2017. For those who could transmit the Zika virus, the correct and consistent use of effective contraceptive methods. During that time, statistics show that 110 Zika virus disease cases were reported in the U.S. Ninety-Four percent of those cases were people who had returned home from infected areas. Even though quite a few people have contracted the virus in the U.S., Zika did not originate there. Zika is a type of flavivirus, which is a positive, single-stranded, enveloped RNA virus.




"Microcephaly is likely just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the potential adverse effects of maternal Zika infection," Terskikh said. Researchers from the Sanford-Burnham Preby's Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) in San Diego have pinpointed the molecule that inhibits the Zika virus, a step towards finding a drug to combat the virus, which has become a global epidemic. "In addition to a Zika vaccine, we still need antivirals," Terskikh said. "We identified a small molecule that inhibits the Zika virus protease and show that it blocks viral propagation in human cells and in mice," Alexey Terskikh, Ph.D., associate professor at SBP, said in a statement. "Having a way to treat the infection could help stop Zika from spreading and prevent its sometimes devastating effects."


There have been 89 travel associated cases of Zika Virus cases in San Diego since 2015 and that number is expected to increase, according to experts. Experts with the San Diego Health And Human Services Agency (HHSA) said they are expecting an increase in Zika Virus cases locally. "It is recommended you get tested before you get pregnant for the Zika antibodies."There is currently no vaccine or medication for Zika Virus. Since 2015 in San Diego, there have been 89 travel associated cases of Zika Virus and that number continues to increase. McDonald added with mosquito season coming from the summer months to the fall, more cases will arise in San Diego.


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