New case of Zika virus in India: Fear of the Zika virus is rising again in India. The latest case is from Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, where a 6-year-old child from Venkatapuram village in Marripadu Mandal was admitted to the hospital after his health condition deteriorated. Suspected of carrying the Zika virus, doctors sent his blood sample to the Pune laboratory. The report has not yet arrived.
However, the child is treated according to the symptoms. The Ministry of Health became vigilant after the announcement of the Zika virus. Medical camps have been set up in the village. Awareness is raised about this virus, the necessary medications and treatments are administered. In such a situation, do we know why we are so afraid of the Zika virus, how dangerous is this virus…
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How dangerous is the Zika virus?
The Zika virus is spread by Aedes mosquitoes, which are usually found in warm places. In this disease, organisms increase their own numbers using the body’s cells. The biggest concern about this disease is that most infected people are unaware that they are vulnerable to the Zika virus. The symptoms of this virus are quite mild. These can be dangerous for pregnant women. For this reason, the child’s brain does not develop in the womb.
What are the symptoms of Zika virus?
Most Zika virus symptoms are not visible. According to the WHO, only 1 in 5 patients infected with this virus have symptoms, and they are so common that it is difficult to guess. Its symptoms include fever, headache, joint pain, muscle pain, rash, rashes, or redness of the white part of the eyes.
How the Zika virus spreads and its treatment
Zika is a type of flavivirus that causes Zika infection. The viruses that cause dengue and West Nile infection are also a type of flavivirus. The Zika virus is transmitted by infected Aedes mosquitoes, from a pregnant woman to her fetus, through blood transfusion and sexual activity. No specific medicine has yet been made to treat this virus. It is treated according to its symptoms. The best way to avoid this is considered prevention.
How to prevent Zika virus infection
1. Protect yourself from mosquitoes as much as possible
2. Use condoms when having sex in an area affected by the Zika virus.
3. Avoid sexual activities for at least three months after returning from infected areas.
4. Pregnant women should not travel to areas affected by the Zika virus.
Disclaimer: Some information given in news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you should consult the relevant expert.
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