First case of Zika Virus Confirmed in Karnataka. Here's what you need to know

Karnataka has recorded its first case of Zika virus. A five-year-old girl from Raichur tested positive for the virus

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According to the lab report from Pune, the girl tested positive for the Zika virus and is advised to take precautionary measures.

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This is the first confirmed case in Karnataka. It came to light when the serum was subjected to Dengue and Chikungunya tests.

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The Zika virus is a disease which is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito

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The virus was first identified in Uganda in 1947

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The symptoms are mostly mild in case of Zika virus with 1 in 5 people exhibiting signs of illness

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The most common symptoms of Zika virus are Fever,Rash,Joint pain,Inflamed eyes,Body Ache(specially headache)

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Zika Virus Infection is found to be a dangerous disease among pregnant women, especially for foetuses

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The infection can cause microcephaly (a brain disability condition) or other conditions called congenital Zika syndrome.

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