MaKayla McCauley February 12, 2015 The Zika virus is a newly emerging virus that is derived from Aedes mosquitos, the virus was identified in 1947 in rhesus monkeys and identified in humans in 1952 out of Uganda. Zika is closely related to the dengue virus as well. The viruses infection has been seen as a virus that is only symptomatic in one out of five cases (WHO, 2016) The most common symptoms are fever, rash, red eyes, joint pain, muscle pain and headaches. The incubation period for the
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Let’s start by stating what is this Zika virus, how did it come about to Belize, its symptoms, its effects on an individual, and how this new virus will become a threat to the future of our society’s development. The Zika virus is similar to the dengue virus. It is spread through bites from an infected Aedes mosquito. Symptoms and signs of Zika may include fever, rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis, muscle pain and headache. These symptoms are usually mild and last from about several days to one
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Infectious Disease/Viruses As of September 7, 2012 there has been a total of 95 cases of West Nile and 5 deaths in the state of Michigan alone. Out of the 44 states that were involved in a breakdown of statewide reported infections, there were a total of 1,992 cases and 87 deaths reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that there is a fatality rate that ranges from 3 to 15% and the first case reported of human infection was in 1999. The topics will discuss history
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How c a n p eop le red uc e the c ha nc e of g etting infec ted ? Avoid Mosquito Bites Make sure windows and doors are ?bug tight.? Repair or replace screens. Stay indoors at dawn and dusk, if possible, when mosquitoes are most active. Wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants, and a hat when going into mosquito infested areas, such as wetlands or woods. Use mosquito repellent when necessary. Read the label and carefully follow the instructions. Take special care when using repellent on
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Culture and Disease – West Nile Virus Julia Williams HCS/245 October 7, 2013 Wendy Smith Culture and Disease – West Nile Virus West Nile virus is a mosquito borne virus that was considered a minor risk to humans until the early 1990’s and according to Wikipedia (2013), by 2012 was considered an endemic pathogen in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States, which has experiences one of its worst epidemics with West Nile virus. West Nile virus
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With such a vast amount of dangerous diseases the human body can face today, one is no longer safe when disease is out looking for them. The mosquito; small, painless, and quick, is capable of delivering yellow fever, an acute viral disease which can cause an array of health implications such as fevers, back pains, and even the vomiting of blood. Conditions that should not be taken lightly, an average of 30,000 deaths occur every year due to condense mosquito regions, lack of protection, and poor
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Website Review Find national, state, and local governmental health agency websites that address the issue you selected in your Week One assignment. Follow the example to document your findings in the table. Health issue: __West Nile Virus_ Website Website Information Type Type of Surveillance: survey, self report, statistics, case report, and so forth Data changes over time: Has the incidence increased or decreased? Identify two interventions that affect the issue. Example: http://www.cdc
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Yellow Fever June 7, 1855, the Benjamin Franklin boat pulled into the Fort Norfolk port from St. Thomas. Seaman let out a dangerous disease that would change the lives of the people of Norfolk and Portsmouth forever. The seaman asked to dock the boat there but the safety protector would not let them. The persons who died on the ship had a suspicious story to them. They said one died of a heart attack and the other one dies of natural causes. After many days of asking the safety inspector for the
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West Nile Virus ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE West Nile Virus West Nile infection is caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. People get West Nile virus from the bite of a mosquito that has fed on an infected bird. Mosquitoes can't transmit the virus from one person to another. Tampa Bay Times has reported that as of Aug. 28, there have been 23 positive tests for West Nile Virus in sentinel chickens from Pinellas County Mosquito Control coops. As a result, the risk of transmission to humans in
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DoH sees hope in 'tawa-tawa' as dengue cure By JENNY F. MANONGDO August 26, 2011, 7:14pm MANILA, Philippines — Department of Health (DoH) Secretary Enrique T. Ona announced Friday that preliminary laboratory testing of the plant “tawa-tawa” (scientific name: euphorbia hirta) suggests that it may have “some effect” in treating dengue patients. While Ona said these tests remain inconclusive, the Department of Science and Technology (DoST) will continue its research on the active ingredient
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