4 chapters across the catalog
Zika Transmission Claims, Olympic Games Travel Risks
The hosts deconstruct claims regarding the sexual transmission of Zika and the imminent threat of mosquito-borne outbreaks in the continental United States. Senator Rubio emphasizes the risk posed by travelers returning from the Rio Olympics through Florida. The segment questions the urgency of the funding request and the media's role in stoking public anxiety.
Zika Virus, Dr. Anthony Fauci and Sexual Transmission
Dr. Anthony Fauci of the NIH discusses the expanding threat of the Zika virus, including new evidence of sexual transmission. While the risk remains low for those staying in the U.S., the CDC has issued travel advisories for pregnant women visiting South America and the Caribbean.
Zika Virus Transmission, Sanjay Gupta CNN Analysis
CNN's Sanjay Gupta discussed new reports of the Zika virus being found in saliva and urine, though its infectivity through these fluids remains unconfirmed. The virus, which has been known since 1947, is currently being linked to birth defects in Brazil. Public health guidance now includes recommendations for safe sex for men returning from affected regions.
The CDC issued a report regarding the possible sexual transmission of the Ebola virus in Liberia, noting that the virus can persist in semen for over 100 days. A confirmed case in Monrovia was linked to unprotected intercourse with an Ebola survivor. This finding introduces new public health challenges for post-outbreak recovery and survivor stigmatization.
