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When was the zika virus found?
Zika virus was discovered in Uganda, Africa in 1947. Zika virus is a mosquito borne disease & is carried by the same mosquito that carries dengue, yellow fever and chikungunya. The person infected with Zika virus may suffer from fever, joint pain, rashes, and headache. You can prevent yourself from getting infected with Zika virus by following some easy steps.
How did the west nile virus get its name?
The West Nile virus got its name from the location where it was first reported. And since that was the area of the western part of the NileRiver, so it got its name.
When did zika virus started to spread?
Zika is actively present in the United States, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, South and Central America, Pacific Islands, and Cape Horn in Africa. There are attempts to contain the spread of the virus, but due to the fact it is transmitted by mosquitoes, containment is difficult.
How did scientists found out about the zika virus?
The virus was first isolated in April 1947 from a rhesus macaque monkey that had been placed in a cage in the Zika Forest of Uganda, near Lake Victoria, by the scientists of the Yellow Fever Research Institute. Eventually - around 1952 - researchers realized that some people were getting sick from the same virus.
What are some symptoms of Zika virus?
Zika virus has symptoms of a severe flu, along with deeply bloodshot eyes.
What is zika?
Zika is a virus originated in Africa. It is very harmful and a research is going on about it.
Who discovered the zika virus?
The earliest journal reference I've been able to locate so far is an article in 1952: Dick GW, Kitchen SF, Haddow AJ. Zika virus. I. Isolations and serological specificity. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 1952;46:509-520 Which states: " Zika virus was first isolated from a sentinel rhesus monkey placed in the Zika Forest near Lake Victoria, Uganda in April 1947." By then the name was already established, but it doesn't say who first provided the name. It is possible that one of the authors of the 1952 paper might have been involved in the initial identification but that's, at best, a guess.
Can kids get the zika virus?
Anyone CAN get the Zika virus if bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus. ... Also - pregnant women who contract the virus will probably pass it to the developing fetus (causing nasty birth defects) so technically that would also be a case of a "kid" getting Zika.
Is zika a sexual disease?
The Zika virus can be transmitted through unprotected sex - primarily from a man to his partner.
Why is zika virus happening?
The zika virus was actually discovered decades ago, it is just moving into the United States, so it is drawing heavier media attention.
Can a Zika virus cause death?
The virus is not know to cause death directly, but sometimes it does cause secondary problems that can lead to death. Zika virus infections have been linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) with a few cases of Zika related GBS resulting in death. Birth defects caused by Zika can be life threatening though.
What does the Zika virus do?
Zika virus causes flu like symptoms, a rash, blood shot eyes, and can cause microcephaly in unborn babies. It is spread by mosquitos, but after a person is infected, they can also spread it through sexual contact. In some extreme cases, zika can be fatal.
