Autor(es): Terrell, Rebecca

Resumo: The article reports that due to increment of infection by Zika virus globally , need of the insecticide DDT is also increased. Topics discussed include symptoms of the infection such as fever and joint pain; conditions in infants known as microcephaly which lead to poor brain development; lack of availability of medicine to prevent infection and role of DDT to prevent the infection even its persistent organic pollutant nature.

Palavras-Chave: Zika virus infections, DDT (Insecticide), Joint pain, Microcephaly, Pollutants

Imprenta: New American, v. 32, n. 5, p. 22-26, 2016

Descritores: Zika virus - Microcephaly ; Zika virus - Zika fever

Data de publicação: 2016

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