Transmission Of The Zika Virus

"In the future, we will learn a lot more about the sexual transmission of Zika with answers to questions such as how long can the virus exist in semen and what is the amount of virus needed to cause an infection? But, that information will come slowly, taking months to years.  In the meantime, we must change the way that we think about Zika transmission – talking less about wearing long shirts, and more about wearing condoms."

Zika: Are We Looking in the Wrong Direction?

Zika Virus, And Other Viruses Spread By Mosquitos

"Note to environmentalists: Before you start screaming about how pesticides are killing us — they aren’t — you might want to examine both sides of the equation. All of these “new” viral infections are spread by mosquitos. So please answer the following: What is the cost of not spraying? This answer is, unfortunately, already available: Africa. Malaria, which is also spread by mosquitos, kills thousands of people every day. How many deaths would have been prevented by more aggressive use of pesticides? You tell me."

Zika Virus: Unlikely to Kill, Impossible to be Killed