Here is my presentation about Zika Virus. I hope you will enjoy

1. Zika Virus
BY: Farah Said Omar

2. What is Zika Virus?
• Zika Virus is infaction that transimittid by mosquitoes.
• The Zika virus incubation period is about 2 to 12 days after the bite of
an infected mosquito.
• Zika virus infaction majoritly is not contagious from a person to
person.

3. The Virus was named after the region where it was found in Zika forset of Uganda in
1947

4. History of Zika Virus
• It was founded in 1947 in the Zika forest of Uganda
• 1968- for the first time from humans in Nigeria
• 2007- was reported on the Island of Yap ( micronesia) where nearly
75% of the population was infected
• 2015 breaks out in Brazil.
• Since october 2015 other countries and territories of the amreicas
have reported the presence of the Virus

5. Transmission of Zika Virus
• Through mosquito bites
• From mother to child. A mother already infected atime of delivery can pass on
the virus to her new born around the time of birth.
• Through sexual contact

6. What are the sympotoms?

7. Key Facts to Know
• There is no specific treatment or vaccine currently availble
• The best way of prevention is protection against mosquito bites
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8. Pray for the world
• Yesterday

9. Prey for the world
• Today

10. Prey for the world
• Tommorrow

12. Sources
• http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/doctorrao-2726853-
zika-virus-infection-emerging-public-health-concern/ ( 02.03.16)
• http://edition.cnn.com/2016/02/02/health/zika-virus-sexual-contact-
texas/ ( 02.03.16)
• http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-35431181
• http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-35431181( 02.03.16)
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