Essays on Zika Virus

The Zika virus is mainly spread through the bite of an infected female Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus mosquito (vector). This virus was first noticed in the Zika Forest in Uganda in 1947, but over time there have been reports of Zika outbreaks in southeastern…

Zika virus, that is caused by infected Aedes species mosquito, is a serious threat for pregnant women and their unborn offsprings. It can be transmitted from the mother to the fetus and cause different deformities in the baby. What makes the situation graver is the…

In my opinion, dangerous viruses do not earn their title from its rapid dispersion, catastrophic symptoms, and its speedy reproduction rates; but, the most dangerous viruses on earth are the ones that effect the next generation and the ones to come. Zika virus originated in…

For the first time in history, the Olympic Games will be held in South America. Despite the excitement for this summer’s events, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been forced to address pressing issues creeping up in the Rio de Janeiro area. These issues concern…

A social problem is different than a personal problem because social problems are “socially constructed” whereas an individual problem only focuses on the individual. Social problems imply that something is society’s issue, not an individual persons issue. Identifying a problem as a social problem changes…

The Zika virus is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes and is currently known to occur in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas. There is no vaccine or treatment for the disease, but side effects are usually mild and there have been no reported fatalities due…