The Zika Virus Handbook

A number of viruses have arrived from Africa and Asia in recent years, and the Zika virus is the latest. The World Health Organization has described it as "spreading explosively" and states that it expects millions of acute cases and a large number of newborns in affected areas that might be born with abnormalities. What is Zika? How does it spread and what are the symptoms? Can it be treated or prevented? What does it mean for the average American? These are questions that must be answered, and in The Zika Handbook, you'll learn everything you need to know about the virus, its proven and possible effects, and what can be done to keep a member of your family from becoming infected.

As the Zika virus continues to spread throughout North America, people need answers. What are the origins of this virus? How does it spread? Should we be concerned? How can we stop the spread of infected mosquitos? With the increasing prevalence of Zika, concrete answers are needed now more than ever - The Zika Prevention Handbook serves as the best reference for readers to stay informed about side-effects and symptoms, and to minimize your chance of contracting the virus. The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne infection that is estimated to have originated in Africa in the mid 1940’s. In the last several years, the Zika virus has infected thousands of people around the world and has spread to over 60 countries. As of August 2016, Zika-infected mosquitoes have found a new home, the United States. The Zika virus has been reported in all 50 U.S. states, in addition to hundreds of reported cases throughout Mexico and Canada. With the assistance of infectious disease expert, Laura D. Kramer, PhD, author Alexander Webb has compiled the leading research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Whether you’re an expectant mother worried about microcephaly (a side effect of Zika that

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Zika Virus Biology, Transmission, and Pathways: The Neuroscience of Zika provides a detailed introduction to the molecular biology of the Zika virus and its features, transmission, and impact on neurological systems. Designed to better readers’ understanding of the Zika virus, this volume features chapters on the immune response, molecular mechanisms, and other areas to better understand underlying pathways. This book has applicability for neuroscientists, neurologists, virologists, and anyone working to better understand the evolution and pathogenesis of Zika virus-related conditions. The most comprehensive coverage of a broad range of topics related to the neuroscience of zika, including transmission and virus biology Contains in each chapter an abstract, key facts, mini dictionary of terms, and summary points to aid in understanding Features chapters on Zika vectors and fetal imaging Includes coverage of microcephaly and developmental delays and examines Zika outbreaks in Brazil, Puerto Rico, and India Discusses unique topics in zika biology and associated neuro-inflammation and impact on neurological systems

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Zika Virus Impact, Diagnosis, Control, and Models: Volume 2: The Neuroscience of Zika examines diagnosis, vaccines, and potential therapy methods for Zika virus syndrome. This book also details the neuroscience of Guillain-Barré syndrome, its effects, and neuromuscular rehabilitation. This volume is designed to better readers' understanding of detection, therapies for Zika virus as well as preventative vaccines, diagnosis, and the associated microcephaly. Chapters on models enable further research and understanding. This book has applicability for neuroscientists, neurologists, virologists, and anyone working to better understand the evolution and pathogenesis of Zika virus-related conditions. Provides a broad range of topics related to the neuroscience of zika including diagnosis, vaccines, and therapy Contains chapter abstracts, key facts, dictionary of terms, and summary points to aid in understanding Discusses potential novel and non-pharmacological therapies, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, and vaccine development Features chapters on rat, mouse, and guinea pig models of Zika and case reports of zika co-infection with chikungunya, dengue-2 and Guillain-Barré Includes coverage of microcephaly and developmental delays and examines Zika outbreaks in Brazil, Honduras, Uganda, Jamaica, and Mozambique

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