Posts Tagged ‘Zika’
New York woman diagnosed with Zika virus tells all
A New York woman, Chrissy Rutherford, details having “weird muscle pain” in her legs after a trip to Kingston, Jamaica. Although she didn’t immediately suspect that she had contracted the Zika virus upon returning to the Big Apple, a lump had formed behind her ear and a rash broke out on her face — all symptoms of the mosquito-borne…
Read MoreTeam USA running low on point guard options for Rio as 2 more bow out
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook announced Friday that he will not participate in Rio with the USA Olympic basketball team. The five-time All-Star and 2016 All-NBA First Team selection did not cite specific reasons for his decision. “After speaking with my family, I have decided to not participate in this year’s Olympics. This…
Read MoreRio 2016 Olympics could lead to global Zika outbreak, warns official
The deadly Zika virus that has ravaged Brazil has led to a warning from a Canadian health expert that the 2016 Rio Olympics could lead to a public health disaster. The disease, which is transmitted by mosquitoes, has ravaged Brazil and caused thousands of birth defects, abnormalities and deaths. According to an article written for…
Read MoreFeds spend millions as Zika virus threat is underestimated in US
As the promise of a wet and hot summer emerges across the United States there is a growing concern about the Zika virus. Officials at the CDC are warning that the spread of the virus and its related health issues are greater than people think. The Zika virus is prevalent in many Latin American countries,…
Read MorePublic health alert as CDC confirms Zika virus can be sexually transmitted
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global health emergency regarding the Zika virus. The Zika virus has been linked to a serious condition called microcephaly in babies. The condition results in an unusually small head and other neurological issues. The virus is carried by a mosquito and was prevalent in Latin America and…
Read MoreCDC issues alert as Zika virus causing birth defects and spreading to US
A dangerous disease known as the Zika virus has reportedly killed five babies in Brazil, and there is growing fear of unreported cases in the United States. The virus is transmitted by mosquitos and can spread from a pregnant mother to her fetus. The resulting infection can cause a medical condition known as microcephaly. The condition…
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