Just to provide a different perspective, only 1 in 5 even know have Zika related illness when they are exposed. It's not 'spiraling out of control' - it's new to North America, yes. It's likely one of many illnesses that go through populations and become part of the infectious tapestry that we all live in. Is anyone reading alarmist articles about Heartland virus or Lone Star fever?
Guillan-Barre syndrome is secondary to number of viruses, it's nothing specific to Zika. Microcephaly is seen in population in general, only about 1 in 100 mothers infected with Zika are affected. For comparison, about 40k people die in traffic accidents a year in brazil, 40K in US, 200K in India. Malaria kills 1 million people a year. RK See http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/305163.php Symptoms of Zika virus Signs and symptoms of Zika virus are vague and can last for up to a week. Diagnosis of the virus is typically confirmed with a blood test.1 Symptoms of Zika virus include:1,2 FeverRashJoint painConjunctivitis (red eyes)Muscle painHeadachePain behind the eyesVomiting. According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), only 1 in 4 people infected with Zika virus develop symptoms.5 In contrast, the CDC state the figure is 1 in 5. In the past, there have also been reports of patients developing Guillain-Barré syndrome following a Zika virus infection. Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare but serious autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system.6 Infection with the Zika virus is rarely severe enough to warrant hospitalization, and it is rarer still for an individual to die as a result.6
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