VOICED : Ministros de salud latinoamericanos reunidos por el Zika

Health ministers from 12 South American countries, along with Mexico and Costa Rica, convened in Montevideo to discuss strategies against the Zika virus. With no vaccine available, education on mosquito prevention is deemed crucial. Brazil highlighted the virus's potential link to microcephaly in pregnant women, while the Pan American Health Organization noted the absence of such cases elsewhere. The virus is also suspected of causing Guillain-Barré syndrome, which can lead to paralysis.

What was the main focus of the health ministers' meeting in Montevideo regarding the Zika virus?

• Conducting mosquito eradication

• Developing a new vaccine

• Coordinating educational efforts

• Implementing travel bans

What did the Brazilian minister emphasize about the Zika virus?

• There is a positive correlation with microcephaly

• It has no known effects on pregnant women

• It is only a concern in Brazil

• It is not linked to any other diseases

Which organization noted the lack of microcephaly cases linked to Zika in other countries?

• United Nations

• Pan American Health Organization

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• World Health Organization

What neurological condition is the Zika virus suspected to cause?

• Parkinson's disease

• Alzheimer's disease

• Guillain-Barré syndrome

• Multiple sclerosis

What is the potential outcome of Guillain-Barré syndrome caused by the Zika virus?

• Temporary blindness

• Mild fever

• Chronic fatigue

• Permanent paralysis