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Zika: Spread of disease preventable
by Staff Sgt. food sources it consumed earlier and T:9.5” Courtesy graphic
LILY GONZALEZ infection occurs.
56th Fighter Wing Although this is the primary route
of infection, there has been one con-
Chikungunya, dengue and Ebola
are not names of exotic cuisine but rmed sexually transmitted case in
rather diseases. Joining the array Texas.
of names at the forefront is the Zika
virus. Taking a closer look at what Those who have recently traveled
the virus is and how it is transmitted to an area with Zika virus, should
will help Arizona residents assist in practice safe sex. The most effective
preventing the spread of Zika. way to prevent sexually transmitted
Zika virus is abstinence.
Zika is not a new disease. As pro-
tocol dictates, Zika was named after Prevention is key and creating a
the forest for which the rst case mosquito barrier is vital. The best
was discovered in 1947. Since then way is for individuals to wear long-
outbreaks of the virus have been sleeved shirts and long pants. Stay
reported in tropical Africa, Southeast indoors in air-conditioned places if
Asia and the Paci c Islands. possible, and ensure door and window
screens are keeping mosquitos out.
Due to its mild symptoms it has re-
ceived some attention. Recently, news Additionally, use Environmental
agencies have reported the Zika virus Protection Agency-registered insect
can cause a serious birth defect called repellents per manufacturer recom-
microcephaly, where a baby is born mendations.
with a smaller than normal head size,
as well as other fetal brain defects. There is no current vaccine to
prevent Zika virus, and the same
Unfortunately, Zika will continue mosquito that spreads dengue and
to spread since the primary agent chikungunya viruses also spreads
that transmits the disease is the Zika.
mosquito. While the mosquito draws
in blood from a human body, it depos- For more information, visit the
its uids into the blood stream from 56th Medical Group Public Health
Of ce in the Luke Air Force Base
clinic, second floor, or call 623-
856-6174.
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