Zika Virus: What You Need to Know in Two Minutes

The video discusses the Zika virus, its history, and its spread from Uganda to the Americas. It highlights the health concerns associated with Zika, including microcephaly and Guillain-Barre syndrome. The video also explores transmission methods and current strategies to control the virus, such as genetically modified mosquitoes. The need for better tools to combat mosquito-borne diseases is emphasized.

Where was the Zika virus first identified?

• United States

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Uganda

What birth defect has been linked to the Zika virus?

• Microcephaly

• Down syndrome

• Spina bifida

• Cystic fibrosis

How is the Zika virus primarily transmitted?

• By mosquito bites

• Through contaminated water

• Through food consumption

• Via airborne particles

What is a potential complication of the Zika virus being investigated by researchers?

• Heart disease

• Guillain-Barre syndrome

• Diabetes

• Asthma

What innovative method is being tested to control mosquito populations?

• Releasing genetically modified mosquitoes

• Building mosquito nets

• Developing a new vaccine

• Using insecticides