The World Health Organization has declared Zika and its suspected link to birth defects a global health emergency. More than 20 countries in Latin America have reported an outbreak and a rare case of the Zika virus being transmitted through sex has been reported here in Texas.
As the world learns about the virus - many are wondering - what is it? What precautions should I take? What does this mean for my travel plans? Should I fear a common mosquito bite?
Guests:
- Hans Heidner, assistant chair of the department of Biology at the University of Texas San Antonio
- Peter Hotez, Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor School of Medicine
- Patrick Ramsey, Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist with UT Medicine San Antonio