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.
‘The virus, spread through the Aedes aegypti mosquito, causes fever, conjunctivitis, skin rashes, muscle, and joint pain. It is harmful to expecting mothers, as it can lead to microcephaly.’
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Out of the 135 patients, 125 have fully recovered, she said. Read More..
Meanwhile, in a review meeting called on Wednesday to discuss the measures being taken to check the zika virus in the city, it was informed that around 15,000 students from 450 schools have pledged to work to ensure cleanliness in and around their schools and colonies.
They will visit each house on Sunday to make people aware of keeping water coolers, pots and water tanks clean.
Zika Virus May Be Causing More Pregnancy Losses Than Believed
Zika virus infection may be causing more pregnancy losses or stillborn babies than we believe. Therefore, it is important to screen all pregnant women living in areas where Zika virus infection is widespread.
Zika virus infection may be causing more pregnancy losses or stillborn babies than we believe. Therefore, it is important to screen all pregnant women living in areas where Zika virus infection is widespread.
HIV Test Now Adapted for Quick and Easy Zika Virus Detection
HIV test adapted for developing a rapid diagnostic test for Zika virus. Detection of Zika virus using reverse-transcription LAMP coupled with reverse dot blot analysis in saliva may enable quick detection of the virus.
HIV test adapted for developing a rapid diagnostic test for Zika virus. Detection of Zika virus using reverse-transcription LAMP coupled with reverse dot blot analysis in saliva may enable quick detection of the virus.
Chloroquine can be an Effective Zika Virus Treatment
Chloroquine may limit zika virus transmission from mother to fetus, found a new study. Zika virus remains a major global health risk.
Chloroquine may limit zika virus transmission from mother to fetus, found a new study. Zika virus remains a major global health risk.
