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When/Where it Began
In 1947, this disease was first identified throughout Uganda in Rhesus Monkeys. Researchers were originally observing animals for yellow fever and discovered the first case of Zika within these monkeys. The scientists identified that the mosquito (aedes africanus), was responsible for this virus. The development of this event caused a significant discovery in science and how it could potentially help the future victims. -
First Human Case
The first human cases were recognized in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania. The people who became infected were bitten by mosquitos in the Zika Forest, where it was originally discovered. The significance of this proves that not only animals could be affected by this virus and developed the thought of creating an official cure. No one is safe. -
Disease Spreads to Western Africa
The human cases that were found were identified through different blood tests. The mosquitos were found in four different countries being: India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Pakistan. 14 cases of the Zika virus were documented throughout the world within humans. The sickness was developing to other parts of the world, classifying the significance of mosquitos and how many viruses they actually carry. -
First Case in the US
In 2008, a scientist from the US caught Zika virus during his research in Senegal. Once he flew back to his home in Colorado, it spread to his wife, causing panic within the state. This was the first known case of Zika being spread by sexual transmission, rather than spread by insects. The disease was developing significantly. -
Zika Spreads to Infants
Two mothers and their infants became infected with the virus within four days of the babies’ births. This concluded the question of whether or not Zika could spread to the baby during pregnancy. This was transmitted while in the womb and/or during delivery. The significance throughout this discovery developed a new look at science and how not only food is delivered to a baby in the womb. -
The Outbreak in Blood Donors
On March 31, 2014, 1,505 blood donors are known to be positive for Zika by PCR (polymerase chain reaction). It was passed by blood transfusion within many. This time was considered the first significant and major outbreak of the Zika Virus.
