Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "As of early 2016, a widespread outbreak of Zika fever, caused by the Zika virus, is ongoing, primarily in the Americas. The outbreak began in April 2015 in Brazil, and has spread to other countries in South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. In January 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) said the virus was likely to spread throughout most of the Americas by the end of the year; and in February 2016, the WHO declared the cluster of microcephaly and Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) cases reported in Brazil – strongly suspected to be associated with the Zika virus outbreak – a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.The virus is spread mainly by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is commonly found throughout the tropical and subtropical Americas. It can also be spread by the Aedes albopictus ("Asian tiger") mosquito, which has become widespread as far north as the Great Lakes region in North America. Sexual transmission of the Zika virus is also possible. Most Zika virus infections are asymptomatic, rendering precise estimates of the number of cases difficult to determine. In approximately one in five cases, Zika virus infections result in Zika fever, a minor illness that causes symptoms such as fever and a rash. Critically, Zika virus infections of pregnant women have a suspected link with newborn microcephaly by mother-to-child transmission. In addition, Zika is suspected of being associated with a cluster of cases of Guillain–Barré syndrome.A number of countries have issued travel warnings, and the outbreak is expected to significantly impact the tourism industry. Several countries have taken the unusual step of advising their citizens to delay pregnancy until more is known about the virus and its impact on fetal development."@en }
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- Q21686043 abstract "As of early 2016, a widespread outbreak of Zika fever, caused by the Zika virus, is ongoing, primarily in the Americas. The outbreak began in April 2015 in Brazil, and has spread to other countries in South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. In January 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) said the virus was likely to spread throughout most of the Americas by the end of the year; and in February 2016, the WHO declared the cluster of microcephaly and Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) cases reported in Brazil – strongly suspected to be associated with the Zika virus outbreak – a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.The virus is spread mainly by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is commonly found throughout the tropical and subtropical Americas. It can also be spread by the Aedes albopictus ("Asian tiger") mosquito, which has become widespread as far north as the Great Lakes region in North America. Sexual transmission of the Zika virus is also possible. Most Zika virus infections are asymptomatic, rendering precise estimates of the number of cases difficult to determine. In approximately one in five cases, Zika virus infections result in Zika fever, a minor illness that causes symptoms such as fever and a rash. Critically, Zika virus infections of pregnant women have a suspected link with newborn microcephaly by mother-to-child transmission. In addition, Zika is suspected of being associated with a cluster of cases of Guillain–Barré syndrome.A number of countries have issued travel warnings, and the outbreak is expected to significantly impact the tourism industry. Several countries have taken the unusual step of advising their citizens to delay pregnancy until more is known about the virus and its impact on fetal development.".