Lesson 23 Flashcards
1
Q
Zika virus was discovered in what animal
A
Monkey
2
Q
Where was zika virus first discovered
A
Zika foresf of UGANDA
3
Q
When was zika virus first discovered?
A
1947
4
Q
Zika virus is a what type of virus
A
Single stranded RNA virus; flavivirus
5
Q
It is closely related to dengue, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, West Nile Viruses
A
Zika Virus
6
Q
Zika virus is primarily transmitted through ??
A
Bite of an infected AEDES species mosquitoes
7
Q
Incubation of zika virus
A
3-14 days
8
Q
This disease is strongly associated with Zika
A
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
9
Q
Is there a vaccine or medicine for zika virus?
A
None
