VOICED : Temor ante el zika y su nexo con microcefalia en bebes

VOICED : Temor ante el zika y su nexo con microcefalia en bebes

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Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the increased efforts to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquito in Latin America due to the Zika virus, which also spreads dengue and chikungunya. The Zika virus, previously unknown in the region, has spread rapidly and raised concerns, especially in Brazil, about its potential link to microcephaly in babies. This has led to mass fumigations and advisories for women in certain countries to avoid pregnancy. The U.S. has also issued travel warnings for pregnant women. Zika infection causes symptoms similar to dengue and chikungunya, but there is no specific treatment available.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mosquito is responsible for spreading the Zika virus?

Aedes aegypti

Aedes albopictus

Culex

Anopheles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern was raised in Brazil regarding the Zika virus?

It is resistant to current treatments

It causes severe fever in adults

It may be linked to microcephaly in babies

It leads to skin rashes in children

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What preventive advice was given to women in countries like Colombia and El Salvador?

To avoid traveling to affected areas

To use mosquito repellent regularly

To avoid getting pregnant

To wear long-sleeved clothing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country issued a travel advisory for pregnant women regarding the Zika virus?

Brazil

United States

Argentina

Mexico

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the symptoms of a Zika virus infection?

Fever, joint pain, and skin rashes

Severe headache and nausea

Stomach pain and diarrhea

Cough and sore throat