Zika by Ruth https://padlet.com/r_henderson2/c6ow8z3129ac en-us 2017-10-05 17:38:19 UTC 2017-10-09 03:45:55 UTC hello@padlet.com Risks to fetus https://padlet.com/r_henderson2/c6ow8z3129ac/wish/194595887 - microcephaly
- serious brain anomalies
- intracranial calcifications
- neural tube defects
- eye abnormalities
N.B evidence suggests defects are present where exposure is before or during the FIRST trimester ]]> 2017-10-06 08:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/r_henderson2/c6ow8z3129ac/wish/194595887 Risks to woman https://padlet.com/r_henderson2/c6ow8z3129ac/wish/194596853 - Some women may be asymptomatic
- Others suffer symptoms (see below)
- Psychosocial "the fear of Zika virus infection and all its associated risks have a negative biopsychosocial impact on pregnant women" (Miereles et al,

]]> 2017-10-06 08:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/r_henderson2/c6ow8z3129ac/wish/194596853 References https://padlet.com/r_henderson2/c6ow8z3129ac/wish/194598559 Miereles et al, 2017 'Zika virus and pregnant women: a psychological approach' Psychology and Health Vol.32(7) pp798-809

Rasmussen, Jamieson et al: 'Zika virus and birth defects, reviewing the evidence for causality' New England Journal of Medicine, 2016

Honein, Dawson et al: 'Birth defects among fetuses and infants of US women with evidence of possible zika virus infection during pregnancy' JAMA 2017: 317(1) pp 59-68]]> 2017-10-06 09:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/r_henderson2/c6ow8z3129ac/wish/194598559 Definition/types of infection r_henderson2 https://padlet.com/r_henderson2/c6ow8z3129ac/wish/195084853 Zika infection is caused by the Zika virus (ZIKV).

A virus can affect any part of the body or body system and can cause infection. A virus invades normal living cells and uses them to multiply. The virus can kill, damage or change cells and cause you to become ill.


]]> 2017-10-09 03:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/r_henderson2/c6ow8z3129ac/wish/195084853 Transmission/ who's at risk r_henderson2 https://padlet.com/r_henderson2/c6ow8z3129ac/wish/195085025 Zika virus is mainly transmitted to people through the bite of an infected Aecles Mosquito. This type of mosquito is most active during the day; mid-morning to afternoon.

The virus can also be transmitted by:
Semen
Blood
Urine
Amniotic fluid
Saliva
And has been detected in Brain and Spinal Cord Fluid

Zika does not naturally occur in the UK, outbreaks of the Zika virus have been reported in:
The Pacific Islands
South and Central America
Caribbean
Africa
South and South-east Asia


]]> 2017-10-09 03:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/r_henderson2/c6ow8z3129ac/wish/195085025 Symptoms r_henderson2 https://padlet.com/r_henderson2/c6ow8z3129ac/wish/195085412 The Zika virus can cause mild illness, the symptoms include:
Red eyes
Conjunctivitis
Headache
Fever
Joint Pain
Muscle Pain
Rash
Itchy
Fatigue
]]> 2017-10-09 03:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/r_henderson2/c6ow8z3129ac/wish/195085412 Screening and diagnosis r_henderson2 https://padlet.com/r_henderson2/c6ow8z3129ac/wish/195085893 Pregnant women with no symptoms but have a history of recent travel to an active area should be offered a blood test (nucleic acid test on the paired serum) and a urine sample, 2 -12 weeks of their return.

They should also be offered if a woman has had unprotected sex with a partner who has travelled to or lives in an at risk area.

They should also be offered an ultrasound, whether the test is negative, positive or inconclusive, to detect any fetal skull or brain development abnormalities.

An amniocentesis can also be offered to detect the virus in the amniotic fluid.

(CDC, 2017)
(Mayo, 2017)


]]> 2017-10-09 03:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/r_henderson2/c6ow8z3129ac/wish/195085893 Treatment and Management r_henderson2 https://padlet.com/r_henderson2/c6ow8z3129ac/wish/195086060 No vaccine exists to prevent the zika virus. Treatment is to relieve symptoms of joint pain and fever

Rest.

Plenty of fluids 

Do not take aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) until dengue can be ruled out to reduce the risk of bleeding.

Take medicine such as acetaminophen.

(CDC, 2017)


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