ZIKA virus
Today let us know about the new virus that has emerged in our society i.e ZIKA Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. It is close cousin of other other vector-borne diseases like Dengue, Chikungunya and Yellow Fever transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes . The virus was first identified in 1947 in Uganda and its name has been derived from Zika Forest. Transmission: Zika virus is not contagious but it is mainly transmitted by daytime-active Aedes aegypti mosquitoes after it bites someone infected with the virus and transmit it by biting another human. Most common symptoms: Headache, muscle and joint pain, mild fever, rash, pinkeye and inflammation of the underside of the eyelid. It causes neurological disorders and foetal deformation known as Microcephaly in which infants are born with abnormally smaller heads that can cause brain damage. Treatment and Prevention: There is no specific treatment o...
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