Sexually Transmitted Diseases Welcomes New Infection to its Family
CNN Edition has featured the alarming scare of Zika Virus for the past few weeks. This has become global as it is affecting South and North America, Asia, and Europe. The United States has already addressed this outbreak.
In a related report by CDC, women should not have any sexual contact with their male partner if they have previously traveled on parts where Zika Virus are.
The most updated guidance said that it is imperative not to have sex or at least correctly and consistently use condoms if having anal or vaginal sex. Last April, the Texas Health Official announced they have the first case of Zika Virus that was locally acquired.
Officials: Zika virus now a STD
Aedes Mosquito bites were the first means of transmission of the virus. It has also been documented many times that having sexual intercourse are means of infecting others as reported by STD Check.
On further research, it was found that the Zika Virus components are found in Vaginal Fluid, Semen, and other body fluids. It has been that the transmission was only in cases of male to female and female to male cases only.
UpToDate indicated that Zika is categorically part of flaviviruses such as dengue, West Nile Disease, and even yellow fever. This virus, however, will affect the developing child inside the womb.
The World Health Organization has also been eying on the exploding spread of this virus. The window period for Zika Virus can run between 2 - 14 days as the virus will incubate inside the body.
The United States has announced advisory for those planning to travel. The virus has not only affected the health globally but also has its share of economic impact as it is dragging other countries tourism industry.
