Victorian pregnant woman diagnosed with Zika virus

Feb 14, 2016, 07:03

Health experts suggest any pregnant woman who has travelled to countries with the Zika virus should see a general practitioner immediately.

So far, the epidemic has seemingly been limited to Brazil. Those thought to have been infected then could undergo ultrasound scans to monitor fetal development. Pregnant U.S. government employees or their pregnant spouses who are covered under State's medical program have been offered medical evacuation from areas under CDC travel alerts for Zika or have the option of shortening their tours of duty.

The mosquito-borne virus has led to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue travel warnings for women who are or may be pregnant.

A picture of a baby born with microcephaly. But, it's the firmest connection yet that the pathogen may be to blame, Frieden told a Congressional panel, USA Today reported. "With each passing day, the evidence that Zika is causally related to microcephaly gets stronger", Frieden said.

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PIA flight operations had partially resumed on Monday and the head offices in Karachi and Islamabad were reopened. Numerous flights flew to their destinations and also arrived from different national and worldwide locations.

"Nigerian scientist working in Western Nigeria in 1954 discovered Zika Virus in Nigeria". There is now no vaccine or treatment for Zika.

The World Health Organisation, however, had assured on Wednesday that a majority of the women in areas affected by Zika will give birth to normal babies. The guidelines came after a Dallas resident was infected by having sex with a person who had contracted the disease while traveling in Venezuela.

Zika virus, which is spread by infected mosquitos, has been appearing around the continental United States, mostly in travelers who have visited a Zika-affected area.

The state now has the capacity to test 5,104 people for active Zika virus and also has 1,418 kits to test for Zika virus antibodies, Armstrong said.

Pakistan airline workers end strike
He said the decision was taken after the government assured them to resolve issues. The passengers can go to the airports according to their reservation schedule.

Pest control prevention is already standard operating procedure for the packages handled by UPS, but the company recently began sending CDC recommendations to its employees and has been monitoring the Zika situation closely, said Seguin. Zika is associated with relatively mild symptoms, except for pregnant women.

Pesticide spraying is being stepped up across Latin America, particularly in Brazil and Colombia that have the highest number of reported Zika cases. But a cousin of that mosquito is here so city officials met to discuss how to advise pregnant women and those considering becoming pregnant about staying healthy.

"We know it will take time but we are optimistic that we can develop the vaccine in a shorter time", said Castro. "I will be evaluating the President's supplemental funding request to ensure that it both meets the criteria for emergency spending and provides the resources necessary to stop the spread of this virus".

To prevent potential transmission through sexual contact, CDC recommends men with a pregnant sex partner abstain from sexual activity or consistently and correctly use condoms during sex for the duration of the pregnancy.

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