Pinoy Buzz: Zika virus

Cardiologist confirms Filipino in Honduras infected with Zika Virus

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - An unidentified Filipino living in Honduras has contracted the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the world’s latest health scare. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofO5mkEE8C34b38UuqcTtIW_vd_NwZQC5cEjpq9TN9jxKjcXyT85_iXkZ6R713TeEm_LKaAdYZ4oB8G1mJFzsYBZNzgPiK1aGtBfVXrQxfz_vkVNuLoGV8hn4qLhMCUvJkMSy4W_Git_o/s1600/zika+virus.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Zika virus" border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofO5mkEE8C34b38UuqcTtIW_vd_NwZQC5cEjpq9TN9jxKjcXyT85_iXkZ6R713TeEm_LKaAdYZ4oB8G1mJFzsYBZNzgPiK1aGtBfVXrQxfz_vkVNuLoGV8hn4qLhMCUvJkMSy4W_Git_o/s640/zika+virus.jpg" title="Zika virus" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Carried by Aedes aegypti, the same mosquito that transmits dengue, Chikungunya and yellow fever, Zika virus is the world’s latest health scare. PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/National Institutes of Health</td></tr></tbody></table>Dr. Willie T. Ong, a cardiologist, has validated a report that a Filipino has been infected with the virus that has swept Latin America including Honduras. “Na-confirm nga na positive for Zika itong pasyente at sa mismong ospital ay gumaling naman. Ngayon ay nasa bahay na ang pasyente,” Dr. Ong told ABS-CBN News. (The patient tested positive for Zika and has recovered in the hospital. Currently, the patient is home.) Dr. Ong added that he is concerned since the relatives who took care of the patient will be returning to the Philippines. Although the Philippines is still free from the Zika virus according to the Department of Health (DOH), the government agency doesn’t have the capacity to test passengers coming from countries with Zika virus. Currently, the DOH has only 1,000 testing kits since supplies are limited all over the world. “Most important is hindi ka makagat ng lamok para walang kakayahan na masalin o lumipat yung sakit na Zika,”said DOH spokesperson Dr. Lyndon Lee Suy. (What’s important is you won’t be bitten by the mosquito so that there’s no possibility that the disease will transmitted.) Zika virus, which is carried by Aedes aegypti mosquito, causes symptoms such as fever, rashes, body pain and conjunctivitis. It has been linked to the rise of babies born with microcephaly, a congenital condition in which the brain of the baby does not become fully developed. Health experts suggest the following measures: 1. Observe yourself. 2. Wear long sleeves and pants. 3. Put anti-mosquito lotion. 4. Avoid having sexual intercourse or use condom Watch the video report. <center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EtINtQQpMGA" width="560"></iframe></center> RELATED STORY <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/01/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-zika-virus.html" rel="nofollow">5 things you need to know about 'latest health scare' Zika virus</a> -Mini/The Summit Express</div>

Cardiologist confirms Filipino in Honduras infected with Zika Virus

MANILA, Philippines - An unidentified Filipino living in Honduras has contracted the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the world’s latest health sc...

5 things you need to know about 'latest health scare' Zika virus

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Deemed as a wolf in sheep’s clothing, Zika virus is the world’s latest health scare. Resembling a light case of flu, Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that usually lasts less than a week. Although it causes mild illness that most people often don’t recognize, it is now suspected to cause unusual birth defect, neurological problems and other health issues. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyouFpOp2aQCoBxqx1n0WobfwPXQFAMLsQMHkz92ggBL6dPg1zDz4jX79CTXbvUnLlUW8vkwSFF425jD0GhKUmPdXi3MrdXFOqS-dHrdRr-qb4zZix5j_Gj7EfDq-xy8OmN7QI6RQqb7xY/s1600/zika-virus.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Zika virus" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyouFpOp2aQCoBxqx1n0WobfwPXQFAMLsQMHkz92ggBL6dPg1zDz4jX79CTXbvUnLlUW8vkwSFF425jD0GhKUmPdXi3MrdXFOqS-dHrdRr-qb4zZix5j_Gj7EfDq-xy8OmN7QI6RQqb7xY/s640/zika-virus.jpg" title="Zika virus" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The same kind of mosquito that carries dengue and chikungunya viruses carries Zika virus. PHOTO CREDIT: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nih.gov/photos/br.AbrEUMwr7qvYB5z1R_3weZY0JRj_daraSlrPLFoFgrBt0uxIBMxDgubnGV-uJ0Xbf2t4h6ikJhQwPQ1yiKVeMDRZL7Js1xK6iRSO-KWZ06i3gAhYfQR-VPOMCbRvYQ1VdwLYN-YQ9sgpdhkyfhYVO1Lk/10153761734716830/?type=1&opaqueCursor=Abo2P3qUwASJCpdzmjHRajEd_gPIIeviM8SvfJWK2OkfYly9SbCHsOs2DVV93vNA9GWBpQFaCHUG2eW-DPzLnmfBCywG1cPkp-wtqFQO4YHnJJT7rYdwHmXhjvkItqzwD3hEhwI-EBiRFCneT-3zLMDp3C3K0A2X1Fc6iBbl3P8l1SSmbabhdZs6zvJv0Bt29jh50vufV9ghQiZNWQ_NBY8_MtoNcaqr0jfjPy4fYPRwbrPADMzL9sjfuhnh5XN5pPBHHjeN9Emm9bGjUGuLyqssiMPIJu0YfGYhjwfBTO-EWeNvpnQIpGIjU0vya9c77hPRGEfSCJ9uRm4EVhtuVBQnNlvClJLkZWhFTqeAPTdekw&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook/National Institutes of Health</a></td></tr></tbody></table>This rare tropical disease is spreading in parts of the Caribbean and Latin America. Here are some facts you need to know about the virus: 1. It is named after a forest in Uganda The name Zika comes from the name of a forest in Uganda where a monkey infected by the virus was first discovered in 1947. Although it is native to tropical Africa, with outbreaks in the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia, it emerged in Brazil last year and is already present in 21 out of 55 countries and territories across the Americas. 2. The same kind of mosquito that carries dengue and chikungunya viruses carries Zika virus. Zika virus is transmitted through the bites of Aedes aegypti mosquito, a type of mosquito that carries other tropical diseases such as dengue, yellow and chikungunya. It is not established if it is passed from person to person yet investigators are looking at the possibility that it can be transferred via sexual intercourse. 3. Most infected people don’t get sick. According to experts, most people infected with Zika virus don’t get sick. However, some infected people show symptoms such as fever, joint pain, rash, and red eyes, which are common symptoms of mild flu. 4. Zira infection has been linked to microcephaly. In October last year, Brazilian health officials observed a rise in cases of microcephaly, a rare birth defect in which a newborn’s head is smaller than normal and the brain may not have properly developed, in tandem with outbreak of the virus. There are many causes of microcephaly so its link with Zika is still being investigated. Guillain-Barre, a nerve condition that can cause paralysis has also been linked to Zika virus. 5. You can protect yourself from Zika virus. There is no vaccine or medication that will prevent or treat the virus but people can protect themselves by using insect repellents and wearing protective clothing like long sleeves and long pants. Authorities are also urging couples not to get pregnant. -Mini/TheSummitExpress</div>

5 things you need to know about 'latest health scare' Zika virus

Deemed as a wolf in sheep’s clothing, Zika virus is the world’s latest health scare. Resembling a light case of flu, Zika is a mosquito-born...