Zika Virus (Genus Flavivirus)

Zika is a virus that has been making the news lately, particularly due to its capacity for in utero transmission in pregnant women which has the potential to cause a birth defect called microcephaly. What is this virus? Where did it come from? What's it all about? Let's get the scoop.

Script by Kellie Vinal

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[JCO]

I had it a couple of years ago here in Jamaica, a year or two after I had Chik-V, which was much worse. So far, haven't had Covid - fingers crossed..

[dailydoseofmedicinee]

Illness may last for several days to a week after being infected. Death from the disease is rare, and most victims are not aware of the infection.👍

[KnighteMinistriez]

I really like these shows. Keep up the good work.

[Ryansghost]

Oh no, I now believe that I've got Zika.... thanks Prof Dave, keep up the good and useful work:)

[surrealcereal]

Hey dave, you're my second favorite youtube science communicator. Keep up the good work!

[MrButterpantz]

Did not know about sexual transmission...thanks Dave! Insightful and enlightened as always.

[dinnermeats]

Hey, have you done any videos on the topic of smallpox yet?

[glennpearson]

Good explanation of Zika virus, Professor Dave. You mentioned Zika and West Nile viruses are similar. Out of curiosity, other than the type/extent of the symptoms, how are they different? Please keep up the incredible work!

[overlordprincekhan]

Hey Professor Dave, I think it will be great if you upload a series of advanced mathematics like Differential equations or topology

[charlotte]

Hi, not sure if you could put my mind at rest but I'm worried I could be pregnant as I'm late on my period but I have just returned from St Lucia and worried about Zika virus. I don't think my partner and I were bitten but I'm still really worried. Will our doctors do tests? Also how long does it take to show on scans if there is an issue? Should I be concerned?

[sadhanamodanwal]

Thanks professor Maine project start kiya zika virus pr so please kya aap meri help krna chahenge... I Request you.

[mickcarson]

Damn mosquitoes! Haven't we got enough blood suckers, ticks, sand flies, tsetse flies, leeches, fleas, bats, Draculas, gold diggers, etc., did I leave any others behind? 🤔

[FranBunnyFFXII]

I cant believe you had to censor out the blood injection site of the mosquito. Is youtube really that sensitive now?

[masterzoroark]

Ok
So yet another reason to beware the god damn mosquitos

[nerdyllama]

I was so close to getting a virus named after me😂

[yumitokushige]

Professor Dave had his hair short, didn't he?
My head is small just like that. Haha. Rough shaped.
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Anyways, mosquitos unnecessarily love me. I get multiple bites instantly, literally, even through socks or long pants.

[mohamedabozeid]

Hey professor dave I think I am first 😂😂

[neh]

Thank you sir I am really greatful to uh from India 🧡🤍💚