VOICED : El zika virus subestimado en paises ricos a un ano del brote

Adriana Melo, a Brazilian expert, discovered the link between the Zika virus and microcephaly in newborns. Despite a reduction in cases, she warns that the virus is here to stay, necessitating increased research funding to prevent mutations. The virus is underestimated globally, with sexual transmission being a significant concern. Brazil, heavily affected by the epidemic, is ideal for research due to its climate. However, wealthy countries show little interest, and no treatment or vaccine exists yet, affecting large parts of Latin America, the US, and French Polynesia.

Who is the expert that discovered the link between the Zika virus and microcephaly?

• Lucia Santos

• Adriana Melo

• Maria Silva

• Carlos Mendes

What is a significant concern about the Zika virus according to Adriana Melo?

• It is overestimated in terms of health impact

• It has been eradicated in Latin America

• It has a potential to mutate or reactivate

• It is only a problem in Brazil

What is one of the main reasons Brazil is ideal for Zika virus research?

• Government funding

• Advanced healthcare system

• Climate favorable to mosquito vectors

• High population density

Which mode of transmission is mentioned as a concern for the Zika virus?

• Airborne

• Foodborne

• Waterborne

• Sexual transmission

What is the current status of treatment or vaccine for the Zika virus?

• A vaccine is widely available

• There is an effective treatment

• No treatment or vaccine exists

• Only experimental treatments are available