On July 2, a 55-year-old woman was found infected with Zika virus in Pune. After which, Zika virus cases are continuously being reported from Maharashtra and so far, the number is reported to be 7. In view of the increasing number of Zika virus cases, the central government has advised states to remain vigilant by testing pregnant women and taking special care of them.
Zika virus cases surge in Maharashtra
Zika virus cases are increasing rapidly in some parts of Maharashtra. The Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to all states stating that this situation is not good for pregnant women. It is very important to check them from time to time. Even if a woman is infected with this disease, her fetal development should be monitored.
The Zika virus is caused by the bite of the Aedes mosquito.
Director General of Health Services Dr Atul Goyal said in the notification that the ministry has directed to appoint a nodal officer of health facilities. Who monitors the disease caused by Aedes mosquitoes. For your information, let us tell you that Zika virus infection is spread through the bite of the Aedes mosquito. Not only this, but it also causes dengue and chikungunya.
Zika virus and its symptoms
Zika virus is spread by the bite of the Aedes mosquito. Which are caused by dengue and chikungunya mosquitoes. This virus first appeared in Uganda in 1947. It was found there in the tree.
How is the Zika virus spread?
Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes aegypti and albopictus mosquitoes. This virus can spread very quickly through sexual contact, blood infection, or through the placenta from an infected mother to the child during delivery. Therefore, a pregnant woman should be careful when undergoing ultrasound screening in the first trimester.
Symptoms of Zika virus
Typically, 80 percent of people infected with Zika virus do not have any infection, but if someone experiences fever, rash, joint and muscle pain, headache, or conjunctivitis, it should not be ignored. These symptoms appear a week after being bitten by an infected mosquito and can last about a week.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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