Evidence of mosquitoes capable of carrying Zika virus found in Iowa quoting : KCCI

Evidence of mosquitoes capable of carrying the Zika virus has been found in Iowa. "We're treating flood-water mosquitoes, the nuisance mosquito is the one that people complain about biting."None of those mosquitoes are capable of carrying the Zika virus. AdvertisementA map recently published in the Journal of Medical Entomology shows a small presence of the specific species capable of carrying Zika in central Iowa. "In the last 10 years, we've probably caught over a million mosquitoes," state epidemiologist Ann Garvey said. "Fortunately, we didn't have any human cases here in Polk County."Added Garvey, "We have West Nile virus activity every year in our state.




Two types of mosquitoes are the primary transmitters of Zika, dengue, yellow fever and chikungunya viruses. Although Zika has faded from the headlines, researchers say the latest findings highlight the need for continued and improved mosquito surveillance. (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)With the summer mosquito season in full swing in many states, a new report shows a significant increase in U.S. counties across the South that have reported mosquitoes capable of spreading Zika and related viruses. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in a cage at a laboratory in Colombia. The report was based on the largest number of completed pregnancies with laboratory confirmation of Zika infection so far.

Data on Zika in mosquitoes suggest early presence in Rio

"It is imperative that we understand the potential neurologic and neurodevelopmental outcomes of Zika virus infection in children infected in infancy and early childhood." See also:Jun 19 Emerg Infect Dis early evidence studyJun 19 bioRxiv studyJun 19 Emerg Infect Dis Spain studyJun 19 NIH news releaseJun 19 Houston Press story "We showed the presence of Zika virus in engorged Ae. A total of 579 mosquitoes were evaluated for the presence of the Zika virus. aegypti mosquitoes trapped in Rio de Janeiro before the first case of autochthonous Zika virus disease was diagnosed in the city," the authors said.


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