Pregnant women are also becoming victims of Zika Virus, every woman who is going to become a mother should keep a close eye on these 5 symptoms

How does Zika virus spread?

Zika virus is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes Aedes aegypti and Albopictus. This virus can spread very rapidly through sexual contact, blood infection or through the placenta from an infected mother to the child during delivery. Therefore, pregnant women should be careful while getting ultrasound screening done in the first trimester.

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Symptoms of Zika Virus

Usually 80 percent of people infected with Zika virus do not show any infection. But if someone feels fever, rash, joint and muscle pain, headache or conjunctivitis, then it should not be ignored. These symptoms appear a week after the bite of an infected mosquito and can persist for about a week after that.

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Effect of infection on the child

Infection during pregnancy can cause a birth defect called microcephaly in the child. In this condition, the child’s head remains small or flat. Apart from this, problems like weakness in the eyes, joint problems, lack of neurons in the brain and hypertonia also start appearing.

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How to treat Zika?

If a pregnant woman shows symptoms of Zika, she should undergo an RT-PCR test of her blood or urine. There is no antivirus treatment for Zika virus. But doctors do prescribe some medicines to relieve pain and reduce fever. Apart from this, the pregnant woman should take maximum rest and try to stay hydrated. Photo Credit: Freepik

Pregnant women should take precautions

, During these days, pregnant women should wear full-sleeved clothes.
– If there are too many mosquitoes around the house, then use mosquito net and do not allow water to accumulate around you.
– One should avoid going to areas affected by Zika virus.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.