Zika Fever - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Zika virus is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes which causes mild fever with maculopapular rash. No treatment or vaccine is currently available.
Zika virus is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes which causes mild fever with maculopapular rash. No treatment or vaccine is currently available.
‘First case of sexually transmitted locally contracted Zika virus has been reported in Peru, said health authorities.’
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The virus has been linked to cases of microcephaly in babies born to mothers who have Zika, as well as to Guillain-Barre, a disorder that causes the immune system to attack parts of the nervous system that controls muscle strength. Brazil, where the Zika virus was first detected in Latin America in early 2015, has had a surge in cases of microcephaly coinciding with the Zika outbreak.
On Thursday, neighboring Colombia reported the country's first two cases of microcephaly associated with Zika.
Test Your Knowledge on Zika Virus
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus that causes fever, headache, skin rashes, joint and muscle pain in infected individuals. The symptoms usually last for only 2 to 7 days. Fetal symptoms vary and have led to International concern.
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus that causes fever, headache, skin rashes, joint and muscle pain in infected individuals. The symptoms usually last for only 2 to 7 days. Fetal symptoms vary and have led to International concern.
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Colombia Reports First Two Cases of Zika-Linked Microcephaly
Colombian health authorities reported the country's first two cases of microcephaly associated with Zika.
Colombian health authorities reported the country's first two cases of microcephaly associated with Zika.
Zika Virus Genetic Changes May Hint At Its Ability to Cause Birth Defects
Never before has a mosquito-borne virus shown the potential to cause a condition known as microcephaly in babies born to mothers infected while pregnant.
Never before has a mosquito-borne virus shown the potential to cause a condition known as microcephaly in babies born to mothers infected while pregnant.
