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Zika Virus Danger Again Hitting On Indian States

Zika Virus

Zika Virus first case reported in Karnataka, Raichur district. A 5-year-old girl tested positive for the Zika Virus.

A report from the Pune lab confirmed the case of the Zika virus.

Karnataka Health Minister K.Sudhakar confirmed this news on media and asked the public, not to panic and govt.is taking all necessary measures to contain the disease and issuing a set of guideline as well.

Zika Virus in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and other states of India

Zika Virus

Zika virus case is recently found in Karnataka Raichur district. A five-year-old-girl. A lab report from Pune confirmed it on 8 December.

Zika virus cases were found in Kerala, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.

Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar stated that people should take precautionary measures and our dept. is well prepared to handle it.

In November, a 67-year-old man was found infected with the Zika virus. He came to Jahangir hospital on November 16 with fever, cough, joint pain, and fatigue and his report of zika positive came on November 18.

An entomological survey of the Zika virus across Pune city is being done to prevent future outbreaks.

What is Zika Virus?

Zika Virus

Zika virus is considered to be one of the public health diseases of concern post-2016 outbreaks in Brazil.

It is named Zika virus because of its discovery in the Zika forest in Uganda in 1947, several outbreaks occurred in the past in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Pacific Islands.

According to World Health Organisation (WHO), the Zika virus is transmitted through Aedes mosquitos.

These mosquitoes can also transmit dengue, chikungunya, and urban yellow fever.

Zika virus test via blood sample and urine test.

Zika Virus Symptoms

Zika Virus

Patients of the Zika virus have symptoms including –

  • Fever
  • Rash
  • Joint Pain
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Muscle Pain

Zika usually lasts for several days to a week.

Also Read: How To Prevent From Zika Virus: Signs And Prevention Methods

Are Pregnant Women and Their Baby Affected by Zika Virus?

Zika Virus

Zika virus can pass from a pregnant woman to her fetus, which causes certain birth defects in children. Like microcephaly and other fetal brain defects.

Zika virus may cause Guillain-Barre syndrome, which causes sickness of the nervous system.

Prevention Steps For Zika Virus

Zika Virus

It is better you should protect yourself from mosquitoes bite. You can use mosquito repellent.

Better plan your travel in the area of zika outbreaks and pregnant women must avoid traveling in that area.

Also Read: Tips To Protect Your Family From Zika Virus

Treatment for Zika Virus

Zika Virus

There is no specific medicine or vaccine for the Zika virus.

  • Get plenty of rest
  • Drink fluids and stay hydrated
  • Take paracetamol for high fever
  • Check your healthcare provider
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