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Biology: Zika Virus, mild fever, rash, prevention and diagnosis
Biology: Zika Virus, mild fever, rash, prevention and diagnosis and infection in animal and human
Zika Virus (ZIKV) is mosquito-borne emerging flavivirus which was first identified in Zika Forest of Uganda in 1947 in rhesus monkeys.
It was later identified in humans in 1968 for the first time in Nigeria.
Zika Virus infection is caused by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, usually causing mild fever, rash, conjunctivitis, and muscle pain.
Sign and Symptoms of Zika Virus:
These symptoms are mild and usually last for 2-7 days.
A headache
Fever
Skin rashes (exanthema)
Pink eye
Conjunctivitis
Muscle and joint pain
Malaise
Symptoms are similar to that of dengue or chikungunya.
Transmission of Zika virus:-
Zika virus is transmitted from one people to another through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, mainly Aedes aegypti in tropical regions.
There has been one report of a possible spread of the virus through blood transfusion and one report of a possible spread of the virus through sexual contact.
Diagnosis of Zika Virus:-
Sample: Blood, Saliva, Urine.
PCR: It is useful in the first 3-5 days after the onset of symptoms
Prevention and Control of Zika Virus:-
Avoid travel to areas with an active infestation.
Travellers should take the basic precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
