Wednesday, May 4, 2016 10:00 am Eastern Daylight Time (Toronto/New York) Other time zones:
7 am PT (San Francisco); 8 am MT (Denver, Tegucigalpa); 9 am CT (Chicago, Mexico City, Panama); 10 am EDT (New York, Toronto); 11 am BRT/ART (Brasilia, Buenos Aires); 3 pm BST (London); 4 pm CET (Paris) A live Webinar featuring Dr. Felipe Naveca, FIOCRUZ ILMD Amazon Institute, Brazil and Dr. Jay Varma, New York City Department of Health Moderated by Dr. Jonathan Epstein, Associate Vice President, EcoHealth Alliance Register here: https://iisd.webex.com/iisd/onstage/g.php? MTID=ed6daaa9cbab02518cd9eb01ee7958b1a DESCRIPTION: Zika virus was discovered in Uganda in 1947, however in May 2015, Zika virus was identified in Brazil for the first time. Brazil is currently experiencing an unprecedented epidemic, with >30,000 cases reported to date. Infection typically results in a mild disease consisting of flu- like symptoms and rash, however, it has now also been linked to severe birth defects, including microcephaly, when women are infected during pregnancy, and neurological disease in adults. Besides vector-borne and mother-to-child transmission, Zika virus may also spread via sexual contact and blood transfusion. In addition to Brazil, there are active outbreaks of Zika virus occurring in several countries, including the United States. It is anticipated that there will be an increase in Zika virus transmission in the United States this year as the mosquito vector becomes more active. The International Association of Ecology and Health (IAEH) and EcoHealth Alliance are proud to present a live discussion via webinar with two scientists on the frontlines of Zika virus research and prevention. Presentations will include: • Zika virus emergence and epidemiology • Zika virus clinical infection and atypical symptoms: what we know so far • Challenges of Zika virus laboratory diagnosis • Alternative methods for vector control: The Brazilian experience • How New York City is preparing the public and healthcare providers for preventing and managing Zika infections • How New York City is adapting its mosquito control program to address the threat of Zika virus There will be a moderated discussion with the speakers, including questions from the audience, following the two presentations. Register here: https://iisd.webex.com/iisd/onstage/g.php? MTID=ed6daaa9cbab02518cd9eb01ee7958b1a
