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Where is Zika virus found 2020?
Specifically, though, Zika is transmitted by the Aedes species of mosquito. These are the same mosquitoes that spread dengue and chikungunya viruses. These thrive in the Caribbean, Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and parts of Central Africa.
Is Zika still a concern for pregnancy?
CDC recommends you take special precautions if you are pregnant to protect yourself from Zika virus infection. Because Zika during pregnancy can cause severe birth defects, if you are pregnant, you should not travel to areas with Zika outbreaks (as indicated by red areas on the Zika map).
When was the last Zika case?
Since 2019, there have been no confirmed Zika virus disease cases reported from U.S. territories.
Is Zika a risk in third trimester?
Among women with confirmed Zika infection during the first trimester, 8 percent — nearly 1 in 12 — had a baby or fetus with Zika-related birth defects. For infections in the second trimester, 5 percent were affected, and in the third trimester, 4 percent, according to the CDC.
How long after Zika is pregnancy safe?
Women should wait at least 2 months after travel (or 2 months after symptoms started if they get sick) before trying to get pregnant. The waiting period is longer for men because Zika stays in semen longer than in other body fluids.
At what stage does Zika affect pregnancy?
The chance is highest with a Zika infection in the first trimester, but birth defects related to Zika can also happen after infection in the second or third trimester.
How do I know if I have Zika while pregnant?
If you’re pregnant and may have been exposed to Zika virus before or during pregnancy, see your provider. Your provider may test your blood and urine for Zika. If you do have Zika, you may get more than one ultrasound throughout pregnancy to check your baby for signs of microcephaly or other health problems.
What is the Zika virus?
El virus de Zika es un flavivirus transmitido por mosquitos que se identificó por vez primera en macacos (Uganda, 1947). Posteriormente, en 1952, se identificó en el ser humano en Uganda y la República Unida de Tanzanía. Se han registrado brotes de enfermedad por este virus en África, Las Américas, Asia y el Pacífico.
How is the Zika virus diagnosed?
Sin embargo, el diagnóstico solo se puede confirmar mediante pruebas de laboratorio en muestras de sangre o de otros líquidos corporales, como la orina o el semen. No hay tratamiento para la infección por el virus de Zika ni para las enfermedades a las que se asocia. Los síntomas de la infección suelen ser leves.
How does the Zika virus affect the body?
El virus se puede transmitir de la madre al feto y producir microcefalia (cabeza de tamaño inferior al normal) y otras malformaciones congénitas, que constituyen el síndrome congénito por el virus de Zika. La microcefalia se debe a la pérdida de tejido cerebral o a un desarrollo cerebral anormal.
Is there any treatment for Zika virus?
No hay tratamiento para la infección por el virus de Zika ni para las enfermedades a las que se asocia. Los síntomas de la infección suelen ser leves. Los pacientes con síntomas como fiebre, erupciones cutáneas o artralgias deben estar en reposo, beber líquidos suficientes y tomar medicamentos comunes para el dolor y la fiebre.