Zika Virus Spread Alarm in Americas

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The Zika virus, primarily transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, is causing significant concern in the Americas due to its association with severe birth defects, prompting countries like El Salvador to advise against pregnancies until 2018. The rapid spread of the virus, which was previously unknown in the Americas, raises questions about its potential to affect other warm regions and the effectiveness of current public health measures. Experts emphasize that while Zika may not pose a risk to future pregnancies if contracted when not pregnant, the lack of available vaccines and the possibility of mutation or recombination with other strains remain critical issues. Discussions also highlight the need for improved health screening for individuals entering the U.S. to prevent the introduction of mosquito-borne diseases. Overall, the situation underscores the urgent need for research and public health strategies to combat the Zika virus and its implications.
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Sometimes, the excuses given for why pyriproxyfen isn't dangerous, strike me as... ummm...

WHO Director travels to Brazil for crisis zika
16/02/2016
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Also, between 90 and 95 percent of this larvicide is excreted in the urine within 48 hours and tested in prenanat laboratory animals, no apparent impact on their offspring.
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That would be really great, if the local populace were not drinking it, every day.
 
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FWIW - the hormone system (biological pathway) involved with pyriproxyfen and invertebrates - does not exist in mammals. Humans are mammals. Fish are not invertebrates, either.

@OmCheeto - I think it is time to stop. You are off-base, considerably. Here is the last link I'm providing - this is written for non-biologists - I'm certain you can read it. The point is that the kind of stuff you are posting is essentially a destructive point of view. "Monsanto" and some other stuff you mention has got zilch to do with the issues at hand. You are delving into too many logical fallacies. Period. Please stop. Thanks.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/health-experts-dismiss-claims-larvicide-linked-to-microcephaly/
 
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