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Blame Zika on Climate Change

Abstract

On Feb. 1, the World Health Organization declared the spread of Zika virus across Latin America a “public health emergency of global concern.” Zika is a mosquito-borne virus related to the dengue and yellow fever viruses. In most cases, infection by Zika has no symptoms, which means the disease is usually not diagnosed. Only 20 percent of Zika cases are accompanied by symptoms such as fever and rash. The disease, which originated in Brazil, has spread to almost 30 other countries and territories, including the United States, where at least 82 cases have been reported.

Resource Type
Opinion/editorial
Author
Benjamin Spoer
Resource URL
http://america.aljazeera.com/opinions/2016/2/blame-zika-on-climate-change.html
Publication
Aljazeera
Date
February 23, 2016
Organization Type
News
Health and Human Impact
Vector-borne disease
Other
Health surveillance

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