Question

There has been an annual 3.1% prevalence of Zika virus in South American countries since 1947. Only 1% of all cases resulted in any DALY count (all cases, any year). In 2015, clinicians observed increased microcephaly among children born to women who had been ill from Zika within the last 12 months. A new screening test was developed with more sensitivity to understand the rate ofZika among women ages 20-35 in three South American countries. It can detect Zika in women within a year of exposure. The results showed: 25% in Brazil, 20% in Peru, & 15% in Mexico. Write response in paragraph form. Who is being tested? Why? Is this rate an incidence or prevalence? What would you say these rates tell us about the spread of Zika? What secondary prevention would you implement in the US based on this finding?

Answer 1

A new screening test was done o-in women between the age group of 20-35, in three South American countries, in order to detect any presence of any possible traits of ‘Zika viruses. The result shows the prevalence of Zika viruses in North America mainly, Brazil (25%), Peru (20%) and, Mexico (15%). The spread of the virus is rising up steadily, even though the reporting of disease per year is much lesser than the actual data. Measures should be taken to prevent and control the spread of the virus. Special attention should be taken in order to prevent further mosquito bites from the infected person during the first week. Any spotting of the virus must be reported and documented immediately to the state or local health department. From there, a list of confirmed cases is reported to ‘Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’. Or to ‘World Health Organization’