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    Zika Virus - the Silent Disease that Causes Birth Defects

    Zika Virus - the Silent Disease that Causes Birth Defects

    FromAdvanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)

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    Zika Virus - the Silent Disease that Causes Birth Defects

    FromAdvanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)

    ratings:
    Length:
    18 minutes
    Released:
    May 18, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    It was first isolated in the forests of Africa but now Zika Virus is found in many places of the world.  This disease does not cause serious symptoms, if any at all.  But this is what makes it scary, because it can cause serious birth defects.  Listen to know  more about this horrible disease.  
    Released:
    May 18, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    This is wilderness medicine education from the Univeristy of Utah School of Medicine. It is designed for use in the Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) program, but anyone who goes into the backcountry should study this material. For a free copy of the AWLS textbook or for more information log on to: www.AWLS.info