has been confirmed. According to ET’s report, the infected has been identified as a 5-year-old girl. But the surprising thing was that people were mistaking the symptoms of infection for dengue-chikungunya and the Zika virus was identified by luck.
According to Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar said that the Zika virus was detected when the samples were being tested for dengue and chikungunya. Usually only 10 percent of such samples are sent to the lab in Pune for testing. where in 1 out of 3 samples
found.
First Outbreak of Zika Virus
World Health Organization Although Zika virus infection in humans was first observed in the 1950s, the first outbreaks were reported in 2007 in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. It can be identified by the symptoms of Zika virus.
Symptoms of Zika virus are recognized
According to the World Health Organization, in some infected cases of Zika virus, its symptoms start appearing after 3 to 14 days. Which can bother for 2 to 7 days.
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- rashes
- fever
- eye drop
- body and joint pain
- not feeling well
- headache, etc.
Similarity between Dengue-Chikungunya and Zika Virus
Cause of Zika virus? Zika virus and dengue-chikungunya There is some similarity between the two, due to which it becomes difficult to differentiate between them. Actually, Zika virus is also spread by the bite of Aedes aegypti mosquito. This mosquito also causes dengue and chikungunya.
How is Zika virus detected?
Symptoms of Zika virus can be like dengue-chikungunya. Therefore, if there is an outbreak of Zika virus in your area or if you have traveled to a place where there was Zika virus infection, then you should get tested for Zika virus if you have symptoms.
protection against zika virus
According to WHO, there is no vaccine to protect against Zika virus. Therefore, mosquito repellent measures can help avoid Zika virus. like-
- Keep hands and feet covered during the day.
- Wear light colored clothes.
- Keep the windows and doors closed.
- mosquito repellent Adopt
- Do not allow water to collect in or around the house.
How is Zika virus treated?
According to the World Health Organization, there is no specific treatment for Zika virus. Therefore, efforts are made to manage the symptoms of Zika virus. In which antipyretic and analgesic drugs help. Also, the patient is advised to take adequate rest.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot be a substitute for any medicine or treatment in any way. Always consult your doctor for more details.