https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s en-us 2023-03-19 16:57:22 UTC 2023-05-04 02:47:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1996755430/de750026a642a64786bd2e524049d286/F4829867_A145_43E2_90FE_B45E161D99E9.jpeg melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2522363555 Zika fever, or Zika virus is a mosquito transmitted virus that can cause asymptomatic or mild infection in humans. This virus is also known to cause birth defects in babies when mothers have been affected.  The mosquitos associated with Zika virus are the daytime-active Aedes mosquitos, A. aegypti and A. albopictus. This virus classifies in the Flavivirdae family with the genus Falvivirus.]]> 2023-03-19 17:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2522363555 melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2522364184 2023-03-19 17:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2522364184 melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2529128750 In 1947, scientists were doing routine samples of rhesus monkeys for research in Yellow fever in the Zika Forest of Uganda. In 1948, scientists discovered that the Andes mosquitos were the cause of Zika. In 1952, the first human cases were reported in Uganda and Tanzania.]]> 2023-03-23 16:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2529128750 melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2529216354 Zika virus is is a mosquito-born virus from the Flavivirus genus. This is also considered a zoonotic disease. A zoonotic disease is an infection spread between human and animal.]]> 2023-03-23 17:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2529216354 melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2541541041 The first cases of Zika in 1967 were reported in Uganda, Africa. The first cases in America were first seen in 2007.]]> 2023-04-03 01:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2541541041 melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2541542228 2023-04-03 01:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2541542228 melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2541549918 Currently, there are no reports of Zika virus. In 2018, there was no evidence of Zika transmission by mosquitos in America. In 2019, there were no confirmed reports.]]> 2023-04-03 01:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2541549918 melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2541552917 2023-04-03 01:52:05 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2541552917 melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2548423463 The virulence of a disease or organism is the ability to cause harm to the host. Typically, the virulence of Zika is mild and deaths and hospitalizations are uncommon.]]> 2023-04-10 04:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2548423463 melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2548432133 2023-04-10 04:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2548432133 melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2555839551 This is an article from 2017. This talks about the continuing challenges that US Public Health face forward.]]> 2023-04-16 15:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2555839551 melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2555872073 Article pertaining to possible vaccines for the future!]]> 2023-04-16 16:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2555872073 melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2555874217 Testing has been made more available and the CDC discuss their future plans for Zika virus and other diseases.]]> 2023-04-16 16:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2555874217 melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2564807897 This is the page for how congress responded to Zika Virus during the Obama presidency. It includes any statements and briefings, speeches, or improvements during the Zika outbreak. ]]> 2023-04-23 20:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2564807897 melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2564810442 There is no cure for Zika. What could have been better is more education on preventing Zika and when to be concerned, specifically in pregnant women. What the US plans to do is to continue the funding for research and the knowledge on Zika.]]> 2023-04-23 20:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2564810442 melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2577597545 2023-05-04 02:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2577597545 melaniecrilly https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2577602951 Currently, there is research going on to help with with individuals suffering with Zika, specifically babies. There seems to be a lot of ideas in the works to be prepared for a Zika outbreak, but since it has been “quiet” with no new cases, it is hard to put the innovations to the test.]]> 2023-05-04 02:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniecrilly/pfxrma3uz6iohj7s/wish/2577602951