Should You Be Worried About Zika?

The video explores the fall of Rome, highlighting malaria's role in its decline. It transitions to the Zika virus, detailing its origins, characteristics, and the global health emergency it caused. The video explains Zika's transmission through mosquitoes and its severe effects on pregnant women and developing fetuses. It discusses the broader context of emerging diseases, emphasizing the role of poverty and global interconnectedness in their spread. The video concludes by stressing the need for better living conditions to combat these health threats.

What was one of the major factors that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Economic prosperity

• Barbarian invasions

• Spread of malaria

• Technological advancements

Where did the Zika virus get its name from?

• A city in Brazil

• A forest in Uganda

• A mountain in Peru

• A river in India

What makes the Zika virus particularly dangerous for pregnant women?

• It causes skin rashes

• It leads to respiratory issues

• It targets developing brain cells

• It causes severe fever

Which mosquito species is primarily responsible for spreading the Zika virus?

• Aedes aegypti

• Toxorhynchites

• Culex

• Anopheles

What is a unique characteristic of Aedes aegypti eggs?

• They require large bodies of water to hatch

• They are resistant to insecticides

• They can remain dormant for months

• They hatch only in cold climates

What is a major risk factor for the spread of diseases like Zika?

• Genetic mutations

• Dietary habits

• Geographical location

• Poverty

What lesson can be learned from the fall of the Roman Empire regarding disease outbreaks?

• Technological advancements can prevent diseases

• Isolation from other regions prevents outbreaks

• No society is immune to the impacts of disease

• Economic prosperity ensures health security