Zika Warning to Couples Trying for a Baby

“It’s generally mild fever, rash, joint, muscle pain and conjunctivitis which is red, irritated eyes”. This is a key fact you should be repeating to all of your friends who are freaking out over this right now: The virus has yet to be transmitted within the U.S.

Venezuela’s socialist administration had been criticized in recent days for failing to publish statistics about Zika or take steps to control the outbreak.

The World Health Organization predicts as many as four million people could become infected in the Americas.

Visit the CDC website for more information about the virus. There have been reports of microcephaly and other poor pregnancy outcomes in babies of mothers who were infected with Zika virus while pregnant.

“There’s primarily 20 countries in Central America, South America and the Carribean”, Smit explained. The virus is spread by biting mosquitoes.

Pregnant women who have been infected with the Zika virus have given birth to babies who have underdeveloped brains.

Like dengue, Zika is passed from one mosquito to another.

“Individuals with further concerns regarding potential sexual transmission of Zika virus should contact their GP for advice”.

The Ministry has reported the case to the Directorate of Epidemiology and the National Health Institute in order to carry out an analysis. The agency has not yet decided which areas would be affected by a temporary ban.

While everyone is at risk for the virus, spread through mosquito bites, Dr. Jennifer Boukouris, an ER doctor at Southfield’s Providence Hospital, says pregnant women are more at risk. Because the virus is linked to birth defects, expectant moms are being warned not to travel to countries battling the virus. The CDC advises travelers to wear long-sleeved shirts and long trousers, use insect repellents, use mosquito bed nets, stay inside as much as possible and use permethrin, a synthetic chemical, on your clothes and gear.