There is no cure for Zika Virus spreading rapidly in Kerala, know causes, symptoms and prevention

Zika Virus News in India: In many places including Kerala, Mumbai and Delhi, there has been an alert regarding Zika virus. Let us know what are the causes, symptoms and methods of prevention of Zika virus spreading in India?

Zika Virus outbreak in India: The cases of Zika virus have increased rapidly to 21 in Kerala. Due to which, along with Kerala, an alert has also been made in metros like Mumbai, Delhi. The biggest concern is that there is no cure yet for the Zika virus spreading in the midst of the corona epidemic. The only way to prevent Zika virus infection is to have prevention and correct information. Let us know what are the causes, symptoms and prevention of Zika virus spreading in India .

What is Zika virus and how does it spread? 

virus is a mosquito-borne infection. This infection is spread by mosquitoes of the Aedes species. The Aedes species also mainly Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are responsible for the spread of Zika virus. This virus belongs to the Flavivirus genus of the Flaviviridae family. Infections like dengue virus, chikungunya, yellow fever, West Nile virus etc. also belong to this family. When an uninfected Aedes mosquito bites a person infected with the Zika virus, that too becomes infected. After this, any healthy person he bites, he will also infect him. Usually, this mosquito bites only during the day and evening.

Signs and Symptoms of Zika Virus

According to the World Health Organization , symptoms and signs of Zika virus disease begin to appear within 3 to 14 days of exposure to Zika virus. Which can be seen from 2 days to 7 days. According to the WHO, most cases of Zika virus do not cause any symptoms. Following arethe symptoms of Zika Virus -

• mild fever
• rash
• eyestrain
• muscle and joint pain
• Headache
• restlessness, etc.

The case of Zika virus is confirmed only on the basis of these symptoms and signs and travel history. At the same time, older children and adults with Zika virus infection can also develop neurological problems such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Neuropathy and Myelitis.

History of Zika Virus in India and World

According to WHO, the first case of Zika virus was seen in Ugandan monkeys in 1947 and in Uganda itself in 1952 the first case was recorded inside humans. Gone. After this, from 1960 to 1980, it also reached other countries of the world. The first outbreak of Zika virus was recorded in 2007 on the Island of Yap.

The Zika virus is believed to have entered Asia in the 1970s. Due to which some cases were registered in Pakistan and Indonesia. But the first official case of Zika virus in India was seen in Gujarat in 2017, after which it also reached Tamil Nadu. At the same time, in 2018, a major outbreak was seen in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan too.

Zika virus can also be spread through sex (ZIKV) The

WHO states that Zika virus can also be spread through sex. Due to which there can also be a risk of Zika virus infection reaching pregnant women and fetus. Therefore, the World Health Organization recommends that condoms should be used during sex in areas affected by the Zika virus. At the same time, if a woman wants to avoid getting pregnant after unprotected sex due to the risk of Zika virus, then she should adopt methods of contraception as soon as possible.

Congenital disorders can be caused by

Zika virus According to the WHO, Zika virus can reach the fetus from a pregnant woman. Due to which the baby's head can be small at birth (microcephaly) and other congenital disorders, which are called Congenital Zika Syndrome. Due to these congenital disorders, the baby may have to face problems like problems in the structure of the joints, problems in the eyes and problems in hearing.

What is the treatment for Zika virus? (What is the treatment of Zika Virus)

According to the World Health Organization, no official treatment for Zika virus has been found so far. The symptoms of Zika virus are usually mild and the risk of becoming fatal is very low. However, as reported by The Print, The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases currently lists 6 different vaccines in development. Which are being prepared with different techniques and are present in the trial.

Prevention of Zika Virus Prevention is the

only way to prevent the spread of Zika virus infection. For which the following steps should be taken. like-

1. Especially, during the day and evening, wear clothes that cover the entire arm and legs.
2. Use mosquito repellant at home.
3. Take care of cleanliness in and around your house.
4. Do not allow rain water to collect in any empty vessel or place.
5. Clean your cooler, water tank, plants etc from time to time.
6. Take special care of pregnant women and children.
7. If you are going to any place affected by Zika virus, then take special care of your health.
8. Use condom while having sex.

The information provided here is not a substitute for any medical advice. It is being given only for the purpose of education.