Zika virus: What you need to know

The Zika virus (ZIKV) was recorded for the first time in 1947 in the Zika forest in Uganda, so that the virus was named by the name of that forest. The virus (ZIKV) infection is caused by the bite of an infected daytime-active Aedes mosquito. This is the same mosquito which bite causes dengue and chikungunya. Actually the virus needs the medium to transmit one person to another. So t is also transmitted through blood or $exual contact.

Key facts

·         Zika virus virus (ZIKV) transmitted by the bite of Aedes mosquitoes.

·         Most patients with the virus have skin rashes and some have conjunctivitis. These symptoms of the Zika virus normally last for 2-7 days.

·         Till the time there is no specific treatment or vaccine currently available.

·         The best way to get protection against the virus is to be safe from mosquito bites.

Symptoms

Most patients with the virus have skin rashes and some have conjunctivitis. These symptoms of the Zika virus normally last for 2-7 days. In some condition it has been serious problems too. The virus damages the people’s immune systems and damages their nerve cells, leading to muscle weakness and even paralysis.

 Prevention

·         Avoid allowing water gathering in the containers near the housing

·         Cover domestic water tanks with the lid so that the mosquitoes can’t get it in. 

·         Use screens and mosquito nets in windows and doors so that it reduces contact between mosquitoes and people.

·         Cover the body with the long dress at the time of outings 

·         Like ponds, drains the breeding sites of the mosquito must be kill with fumigation.

Treatment

Till the time there is no specific treatment or vaccine currently available. The patient of the virus must take plenty of rest and d drink enough fluids. They must provide the health service immediately if the symptoms get worse. Travelers should take the basic precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites.

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