What is Zika, where did it come from and how is it transmitted?
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This is a disease caused by the Zika virus (ZIKV), transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The virus was first isolated in 1947 from rhesus monkey samples, in the Zika forest in Uganda. The virus was named after the region where it was first collected.The main route of transmission is through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. About 4 days (can be 3-12 days) after being bitten by an infected mosquito the patient can start to exhibit the first signs and symptoms.

Know More About Zika

• Zika in the Caribbean - Dr. C. James Hospedales
• Zika the Disease - Dr. Karen Polson-Edwards
• Zika and Tourism - Dr. Lisa Indar
• Zika: Ethical Issues - Dr. Derrick Aarons
• Zika: Strengthening Health Sector Response - Dr. Joy St. John
• CTO-CHTA Statement on Zika

Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week

Bringing the Region together to stop the spread of Zika and protect our communities against other diseases spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito including Dengue and Chikungunya.

What can travellers, hotels and guesthouses in the Caribbean do to prevent and prepare for Zika?

• Zika Guidelines for Travellers coming to the Caribbean
• Zika Guidelines for Hotels and Guesthouses
• PAHO/WHO Preliminary guidelines for the surveillance of microcephaly in newborns in settings with risk of Zika virus circulation
• PAHO/WHO Provisional remarks on Zika virus infection in pregnant women: Document for health care professionals

Map of CARPHA Members States (CMS) and surrounding territories with laboratory confirmed cases of Zika virus, 2015-2016. The map also shows date of first laboratory-confirmed Zika case for CARPHA Member States.

Download CARPHA Zap-a-'quito Game on Android

Current status in CARPHA Member States and Surrounding Territories:

• 15 August 2016
• 29 February 2016
• 1 February 2016

The Member States of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are working together on a Zika campaign with the slogan "Eliminate mosquito breeding today, keep Zika away" campaign. Visit the page to browse the information.

Media Releases

• CARPHA Stresses the Need for a Coordinated Regional Response to Zika
• CARPHA Zeros In On Zika
• CARPHA continues to battle Dengue and Chikungunya and prepares for Zika
• CARPHA Continues to Appeal to Persons to Avoid Being Bitten By Mosquitoes
• Zika Virus Reaches the Caribbean Community
• Mosquito prevention – key to tackling Chikungunya, Dengue and Zika viruses

• World Health Organization (WHO) Zika Resources

Videos

• World Deadliest Animal
• Testing for Mosquito-Borne Diseases
• CARPHA Zeros in on Zika
• CARPHA Continues to Appeal to Persons to Avoid Being Bitten By Mosquitoes
• Zika virus in the Caribbean
• Families and individuals have a responsibility to control the mosquitoes

Posters

• Preventing Mosquito-borne Illnesses Together – Guidelines for health and tourism officials
• Close Your Doors to Mosquitoes – Guidelines for tourist accommodations
• Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites and Enjoy your Trip – Guidelines for travellers

Download Breeding Sites Poster