VOICED : Brasil esceptico ante posible transmision sexual del zika

The video discusses the US alert on the potential sexual transmission of the Zika virus and Brazil's cautious response. It highlights the ongoing experiments to determine the virus's presence and infectivity in semen. The Aedes aegypti mosquito is identified as the primary transmitter, with prevention measures focusing on destroying breeding sites. President Dilma Rousseff assures that the government will provide resources to combat the virus and support families with babies affected by microcephaly, a condition linked to Zika.

What was the response of Brazilian scientists to the U.S. alert about Zika's potential sexual transmission?

• They ignored the alert completely.

• They were cautious and continued research.

• They immediately confirmed the transmission.

• They dismissed the alert as irrelevant.

What is the main challenge in determining the infectiousness of the Zika virus in semen?

• Lack of funding for research.

• Difficulty in obtaining samples.

• Ethical concerns in testing on humans.

• Inability to detect the virus in semen.

Which mosquito is identified as the primary transmitter of the Zika virus?

• Anopheles

• Culex

• Aedes albopictus

• Aedes aegypti

What preventive measure did President Dilma Rousseff emphasize to combat the Zika virus?

• Vaccination campaigns

• Using mosquito nets

• Destroying mosquito breeding sites

• Wearing protective clothing

What commitment did the Brazilian government make regarding families affected by microcephaly?

• Offering financial compensation

• Building new hospitals

• Providing free healthcare

• Guaranteeing resources to combat the virus