Sentences with phrase «if zika»

Even if Zika is invented, the mosquito is still out there.

The protein, called Musashi - 1, is found in high levels in precursors to neurons — but if Zika virus is present it acts like a sponge, depriving the neurons of the protein.

If Zika is the cause of microcephaly (and at the moment this looks increasingly likely), then a more subtle interaction between virus, patient and environment is involved, rather than some new property arising within the virus due to mutation.

«If Zika was introduced to Brazil in mid-2013 it suggests the virus has been circulating undetected for a long period of time: the first case reports in the country were in 2015.

If Zika were used in people, it would have to be injected into the brain, most likely during surgery to remove the primary tumor.

If Zika as well as other emerging viruses have unexpected effects as they reach different populations, it is a serious problem.

«If a Zika outbreak occurs in a metropolitan area like Miami, the only way to prevent infection is to avoid the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that carry the virus.

The connection is not yet proven, but if Zika virus is causing birth defects, it would be a serious public health issue.

«If Zika breaks out here, we will have to do whatever we can to reduce the number of adult Aedes aegypti mosquitoes right away, and a single insecticide application isn't going to do it.»

Such immunity could potentially exist if Zika virus infections in the past were not diagnosed, either because they were asymptomatic or because symptomatic infections were misdiagnosed due to their clinical similarity to other (arboviral) tropical infectious diseases.

But if Zika can hang on after that, by spreading among people who aren't yet immune, it could explode again after 10 years.

We asked state Health Commissioner Howard Zucker if the Zika response was influenced by criticism of his actions in Hoosick Falls.

Not exact matches

If anything, genetically modified mosquitoes will actually help us prevent Zika from spreading by reducing the number of mosquitoes flying around.

Most people who get Zika don't show the typical flu - like symptoms, so it can be difficult to tell if you caught the virus.

There is little doubt the Zika crisis could blow up in Republicans faces if they're not careful.

The Wall Street Journal reported that officials are concerned about the impact of the Zika on tourism throughout the state if the virus begins to spread.

But there's another problem that Trump has largely ignored until now that could tip the balance against him if he's not careful: The fast spreading and highly dreaded Zika virus in southern Florida.

The CDC said «travel notices,» like those issued for Zika - struck countries like Brazil and Singapore, have not been issued for these destinations, but such warnings would be considered if the number of cases rises to the level of an outbreak.

Don't expect anything else this summer in Rio — even if she says she's reluctant to go because of the Zika virus.

Keep all those considerations in mind if you're planning a trip and think Zika could at some point be a concern for you, such as if you're trying to become pregnant or are taking a babymoon to a destination where Zika could soon spread.

Find out how you can tell if you're at risk for the Zika virus and if so, whether you should consider postponing trying to get...

Q: If a woman who is not pregnant is bitten by a mosquito and infected with Zika virus, will her future pregnancies be at risk?

We do not know the risk to the infant if a woman is infected with Zika virus while she is pregnant.

A: We do not know the risk to an infant if a woman is infected with Zika virus while she is pregnant.

A: We do not know the risk to the baby if a woman is infected with Zika virus while she is pregnant.

So even though the odds of contracting Zika if you DO NOT live in the specific Miami neighborhood are VERY low, it is hard to trust that you will remain protected.

If you do have Zika, your healthcare provider will monitor your pregnancy more closely, likely with regular ultrasound scans to assess baby's development.

Experts recommend that any pregnant woman with a potential exposure to Zika be tested, even if she has no signs or symptoms of the disease.

If you are already pregnant, health authorities recommend you postpone any non-essential travel to areas of the world where Zika is widespread.

If either of you may potentially have been exposed to Zika but you're not sure and you haven't been tested, it's best to wait at least 8 weeks from when you may have been exposed.

If your partner has had a confirmed case of Zika, wait at least 6 months before trying to conceive.

If your partner has been exposed to Zika, use a barrier contraceptive (condom) or avoid sexual contact altogether.

Because there is no known time in pregnancy when an infection poses a higher or lower risk, travel to Zika prone areas is discouraged even if you are not yet pregnant but may possibly become so.

If you have further questions about the Zika virus or if you are pregnant and are concerned about a recent trip to an affected area, contact your healthcare professional for further guidance to ensure that you and your baby remain healthy and thrivinIf you have further questions about the Zika virus or if you are pregnant and are concerned about a recent trip to an affected area, contact your healthcare professional for further guidance to ensure that you and your baby remain healthy and thrivinif you are pregnant and are concerned about a recent trip to an affected area, contact your healthcare professional for further guidance to ensure that you and your baby remain healthy and thriving.

If you've been watching the news lately, you have probably heard the growing concern over the spread of the Zika virus.

US health authorities on Friday urged people to use condoms or refrain from sex if they live in or have traveled to areas where the Zika virus is circulating.

Millions of dollars was repaid to states and U.S. territories that was borrowed earlier this year in an emergency move to combat the Zika virus, but states will have to apply for additional funds if they want to fight mosquitoes and monitor pregnant women.

Zika could cause major problems in the Big Apple if city health officials don't start discouraging people from traveling to hotbeds in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, according to former LG Betsy McCaughey.

Jennings said Nassau's bill is «unnecessary» because many airlines have already announced they will give refunds, and allow passengers to rebook without penalties, if they cancel trips because of the Zika outbreak.

If the county legislature approves it, Nassau would be the first municipality statewide to pass legislation to implement controls and penalties on travel carriers in the wake of the worldwide Zika outbreak, county officials said.

Zika could cause major problems in the Big Apple if city health officials don't start discouraging people from traveling to hotbeds in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, according to a former New York state official.

If people who are concerned and searching for information about Zika come across this story, they may be led to avoid vaccination and distrust health authorities.

Then if there is a Zika outbreak in its area, a centre would be ready to begin a vaccine trial straight away.

If we can learn lessons from Zika's ability to cross the blood - brain barrier and target brain stem cells selectively, we could be holding the key to future treatments.»

Or, as Barrett puts it, «If I send Jimmy to school today, what's the probability of him getting Zika?»

This means by the time we have vaccines ready to be tested, there may not be enough cases of Zika in the community to test if the vaccine works.»

So if scientists track such asymptomatic individuals for GBS, perhaps that statistic could change — likely dropping the chances of how often Zika - linked GBS occurs, they contend.

If it appears safe, Inovio plans to test its efficacy in field trials among Zika - affected populations in the Caribbean later this year, says Inovio CEO Joseph Kim.

«If you're pregnant or planning on being pregnant, absolutely, cancel your vacation,» says Aliota, echoing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warning that pregnant women not travel to the more than 20 countries now known to have active Zika transmission, like Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and in the Caribbean.

If the NIH inoculation proves safe, it will then move to the next stage of trials in the Caribbean and South America — if the months - old budget request for emergency Zika funding clears Congress, he sayIf the NIH inoculation proves safe, it will then move to the next stage of trials in the Caribbean and South America — if the months - old budget request for emergency Zika funding clears Congress, he sayif the months - old budget request for emergency Zika funding clears Congress, he says.