Reading the CDC page , it says that the virus continues to be found in seminal fluid after the initial illness- lasting 5to 7 days. If it continues to be present in male reproductive organs? Epididymis or seminal vesicles? Does this mean that it also continues to be present in female reproductive organs as well ?

I saw on the news not long ago that mosquitoes can be easily eradicated but scientists can't agree if it would be the right thing to do.

The problem with that idea is that other animals use mosquitoes for a food source- dragonflies etc. who in turn become food for others. Disruption that low on food chain could have catastrophic effects.

Boops, what 'precautions' do you think one can take to provide 100% protection against a mosquito bite?

Yes, that was part of the reasons... food source and pollination.

If there was 100% protection from mosquito bites, I can guarantee my husband would never have a single bite. But, there isn't.

Application of 30%deet insect repellant on exposed skin for one.

I read a few weeks ago that we had the first confirmed case of Zika virus in the US here in Texas and that, for the first time it was discovered that it can be transmitted sexually as the person who became infected had recently had sex with someone who had recently returned from an affected area.

I'll admit that 2 thoughts popped in my head.

One, thank God I'm done having children because the worry of bearing a child with microcephaly due to this virus is terrifying.

Two, who has sex with someone who is quite obviously ill? Couldn't you wait for them to get over their cold/virus before jumping in the sack? When I'm under the weather, the LAST thing I want is some nookie time!

Some people are extremely allergic to deet, I am one. I wish there was protection from mosquitos but when you live in areas of large population of mosquitos there's little to do, even staying in doors is no guarantee, I find them in the house often with the doors and windows shut.

One news report said that the Zika virus is worse for men, but they did not explain. I for one think they ought to spray where the Zika infected mosquitoes are.

Picaridin is another repellent recommended by the CDC.

How do we know this person didn't take proper precautions? I am not in FL, but occasionally have mosquitos in the house in the summer. I don't wear mosquito spray inside. Besides, I'd rather take my chances with Zika than wear repellent all the time. One news report I heard on NPR last week indicated that the region in South American - Brazil, I think - where the small head problem in babies is occurring most is where they heavily spray Monsanto chemicals.

Perhaps this information will help. Because of the concerns about the Zika virus Consumer Reports has released their ratings on mosquito repellents.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/health/beauty-personal-care/insect-repellent/insect-repellent-ratings/ratings-overview.htm

The real danger is that many people who contract it have no symptoms at all.

We have three confirmed cases in my area. A male that contracted it through sexual activity and his female counterpart who had traveled to Venezuela and an older woman that had traveled to Honduras.

The theory of monsanto mosquito spray affecting the rate of microcephalic births is the spray disrupts the growth cycle of the mosquito larvae. Ingesting this from contaminated fresh water sources could be affecting the growth of human fetuses. But of course the company denies any involvement.

There must be natural repellents, as an alternative to something like Deet or OFF. I know I do not want chemicals like that absorbed into my system.

On a morning news show there was a piece on the CR article coming out that states that the best repellent is actually a combination of deet and a couple of other chemicals, maybe some more 'natural' than others, in specific percentages. The natural repellents didn't do anything, unfortunately. I think Monsanto is responsible for several ills of our world.

There is no way to 100% prevent mosquito bites. I have been bitten in my yard despite wearing repellent (LOTS of repellent!) and long sleeves/long pants. They just bite through the fabric! And are biting me while the neighbor I am chatting with is not bothered at all...

I wonder if diet has anything to do with their preferences for biting certain people, or at least other body chemistry unrelated to food that we would have no control over. I know people who are clear targets for those nasty bugs while others rarely get bit. Diet clearly affects our body chemistry and how we smell. So if, say, garlic and onion can ward off viruses, maybe they keep the mosquitoes away, too. I have also wondered if blood sugar levels are an attractant.

A mosquito detects carbon-dioxide found in a human's exhaled breath. They can follow the faintest trace stream back to the its source, you! The mosquito's flying speed is 5 mph; they tend to suspend flight and roost under leaves and wind sheltered places when the breeze exceeds 5 mph - they do not like to be blown away. To enjoy sitting in your yard, do so when there is a 5 mph or more breeze and don't breathe - just kidding about not breathing.

If you have a bad infestation of mosquitoes and desire to relax outside, I recommend getting a screen tent.

While vacationing near water in Canada, I found that mosquitoes do not like to fly out over open water. (The waters there are full of mosquito predators and there is no place for a mosquito to rest.) They limit their excursion from shore to a few yards. We were able to get relief by going a short distance from shore in a boat.

I had a friend who retired to a place near Young Harris, Georgia. He built a sitting deck at the second story level of his house. He claimed that with only that much elevation, it reduced the mosquito load. I have no data about the validity of that claim. I do know from fluid flow that breezes at the second story level tend to be more than near the ground. Theoretically, wind speed is near zero at ground surface.