Zika report

Zika Report Option – below is a suggested outline Introduction A. What is Zika B. How did it get to the US?​ C. Where was it before it came to the US? Physiological
Effect A. Effect on newborns 1. Microcephaly often including brain damage 2. Inflammation of the spinal cord and brain B. Sexually transmitted Zika 3. Can be
contracted through vaginal, anal, or oral sex and through sharing sex toys 4. Can be transmitted when patient is asymptomatic or after their symptoms have ended
Developmental Psychological Impact A. “The Great Freak-out” 5. Americans ″freak out″ about of Zika 6. Many are being extra cautious of mosquitoes, especially of pregnant
B. Education is prevention 7. The more people know how to control the disease, the less chances of transmission 8. It is our civic duty as health professionals to
educate the public Social Psychological Affect A. Help with countries who regularly see this disease B. More people are talking about Zika C. Talking about the right
things Conclusion A. Educate​ B. Spread the word C. Prevent and treat ​