This virus, an outbreak of which occurred in 2007 in the Yap Islands of Micronesia, appears to cause Guillain–Barré [gee-YAN- buh-REY] syndrome, and is spread by some members of the Aedes [ey-EE-deez] genus.
Guilherme Calvet proved that this virus is capable of vertical transmission. This virus, an outbreak of which occurred in 2007 in the Yap Islands of Micronesia, appears to cause Guillain–Barré [gee-YAN- buh-REY] syndrome, and is spread by some members of the Aedes [ey-EE-deez] genus. This virus, which is named for a forest in Uganda, can spread from a pregnant woman to her fetus, resulting in birth defects such as microcephaly. For 10 points, name this mosquito-borne virus that has recently spread to Brazil and the United States.
Guilherme Calvet proved that this virus is capable of vertical transmission.
Zika virus