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Zika: Far from having run its course

by dhunsber @, ¡Dondequiera que voy, estoy aquí!, Thursday, August 25, 2016, 06:57 (3733 days ago) @ Charlybby

Nope, it's probably still ramping up:
The Zika virus was first identified in 1947, in a forest in Uganda, from which it got its name. Outbreaks have occurred in the Pacific Islands, Yap in particular.
This current outbreak appears to be by far the most widespread to date and shows no signs of fading presently. In fact the mosquito that carries the Zika virus has an extensive range and is showing some signs of resistance to insecticides https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160817171732.htm Here's a brief snippet:"But Aedes aegypti appear to quickly develop insecticide resistance. In laboratory and field research, Cornel is studying Aedes aegypti's uncanny ability to survive certain insecticide treatments."

History of Zika

Zika Mosquito Range


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