Zika virus: What are the chances I'll get it?

The Zika virus was discovered almost 70 years ago, but most likely is that probably had not heard of it until the last months.
With fear and uncertainty separated as soon as the virus itself,

Should I be worried about Zika?

The Zika virus is part of the same family as West Nile, chikungunya, yellow fever and dengue. But there is no vaccine to prevent Zika or medicine to treat the infection.
Although the symptoms are milder, Zika is commanding attention because of an alarming link between the virus and microcephaly, a neurological disorder that results in babies born with abnormally small heads. Cause severe developmental problems and in some cases can result in death.

What are the chances I go to Zika virus?

The virus most commonly when an Aedes aegypti mosquito bites a person with an active infection is transmitted and then spread the virus by biting other. It was originally discovered in a forest in Uganda, aggressive mosquito is now raising concerns prevalent in Central and South America. If there are no infected mosquitoes in your area, it is very unlikely to contract the disease.

Zika virus was sexually transmitted in Texas, CDC says

On 2 February, the CDC confirmed the first case of Zika STDs in the latest outbreak. A male patient who had recently returned from Venezuela infected with Zika returned to the United States and infected by a sexual partner, who had not traveled. The CDC issued interim guidelines for the prevention of sexual transmission of Zika virus, noting that "there have been no reports of sexual Zika virus transmission from infected women to their sexual partners."
"Until we know more, if your male partner has traveled to or live in an area with active transmission of Zika virus, should abstain from sex or use condoms correctly every time you have vaginal, anal and oral sex for the duration pregnancy, "says the updated address.

While the virus has been documented in breast milk, saliva and urine, has not yet been confirmed whether the virus can be transmitted through other body fluids other than blood.
CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden told CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, "there have been isolated instances of spread through blood transfusion or sexual contact and it is not very surprising. The virus is in the blood for a week. How time remain in the semen is something that needs to be studied and are working on that now.
Frieden said that studies of sexual transmission are not easy to do studies, but the CDC continues to explore this route of transmission. "What we know is the vast majority of the extension will be mosquitoes," Frieden said. "The bottom line is that mosquitoes are the real culprit here."

What are the symptoms and effects?

Only one in five people infected with the virus Zika really sick, according to the CDC. "The most common symptoms are fever Zika rash, joint pain or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Other symptoms include headache and muscle pain," says the CDC. For most people, the disease is mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. People do not usually get sick enough to require a hospital visit, and the virus rarely causes death.

More seriously, Zika has been linked to birth defects microcephaly as Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare syndrome in which the immune system attacks the nerves syndrome. It is important to note: a link does not necessarily indicate cause and effect.

In addition to any of these conditions, there is no lasting effect, long-term Zika.

Also, once a person has been infected, he or she is likely to be protected against future infections, the CDC said.

What should I do if I think I have been exposed?
If you think you have been exposed to Zika virus, stop and ask yourself these three questions:

1. Are you pregnant?

2. What is a woman who is thinking about getting pregnant?

3. What is a man who will have sex with a woman who is pregnant or may become pregnant without protection?

If your answer to all these questions is "no", you could say that there is no reason for you to be tested. Remember, only 20% of people who contract the virus develop symptoms and even those who do will experience only mild and short-lived discomfort.

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, however, you should contact your doctor about being tested for Zika. He or she may order blood tests to look for Zika or similar viral diseases such as dengue or chikungunya. A blood test performed in a clinical setting is the only way to definitively diagnose.

How can it be treated if I have the Zika virus?
Unfortunately, as of now, it is no vaccine or specific drug to treat infections of Zika virus. Instead, the CDC recommends treating the symptoms:

-Get Plenty of rest.

--Beber Fluids to avoid dehydration.

--Tome Medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) to reduce fever and pain.

--no Take aspirin or other NSAIDs.

If you are taking medication for other medical conditions, talk to your doctor before taking additional medication.

How I can keep my insurance in the United States or abroad?

With the available vaccine, the only protection against Zika is to avoid travel to areas with an active infestation. If you travel to a country where Zika present, CDC reports the strict observance of the mosquito protection measures: Use a repellent approved by the EPA on sunscreen, wear long pants and long-sleeved thick enough to block a mosquito bite and sleep in a room with air conditioning, armored.
If you have Zika, you can keep it from spreading to others, avoiding mosquito bites during the first week of illness, CDC. The female Aedes aegypti, the main carrier of Zika, is an aggressive biter, preferring the day at sunset and into the open air. Keep screens on windows and doors is critical to prevent the entry of hot houses and rooms