Lesson 23 Flashcards

1
Q

Zika virus was discovered in what animal

A

Monkey

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2
Q

Where was zika virus first discovered

A

Zika foresf of UGANDA

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3
Q

When was zika virus first discovered?

A

1947

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4
Q

Zika virus is a what type of virus

A

Single stranded RNA virus; flavivirus

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5
Q

It is closely related to dengue, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, West Nile Viruses

A

Zika Virus

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6
Q

Zika virus is primarily transmitted through ??

A

Bite of an infected AEDES species mosquitoes

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7
Q

Incubation of zika virus

A

3-14 days

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8
Q

This disease is strongly associated with Zika

A

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)

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9
Q

Is there a vaccine or medicine for zika virus?

A

None

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