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Addressing misinformation about Zika in Brazil
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 17:18
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For a brief background, Zika is an virus carried by mosquito Aedes aegypti, which originated in Africa. The mosquito favors tropical climates, where its larvae can breed in dirty, standing water. The mosquito’s favorite habitats are typically in tropical climates and developing countries, for instance, in Brazil, only 60% of the population have access to reasonable waste disposal. In northeastern Brazil, where the Zika epidemic is spreading, this number narrows to just 30%…
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