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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced that ten new facilities will become operational by the end of February.
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.
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Health Ministry said that ten new diagnostic facilities will become operational in different states by the end of February to test for any suspected Zika virus case in India.
Earlier this month, the ministry issued guidelines and travel instructions regarding the Zika virus. Pamphlets about the Zika virus were also placed at international airports across the country.
"All aircraft are being disinfected as per the WHO guidelines. In addition, vector breeding in containers at the seaports is also being taken up and National Vector Borne Diseases Control Program and National Centre for Disease Control are checking for control of vector densities," the ministry said.
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The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention are working on developing a vaccine against Zika and medications to protect patients from developing infection.
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention are working on developing a vaccine against Zika and medications to protect patients from developing infection.
Spain to Publish Weekly Updates on the Number of Zika Virus Cases
The Spanish Ministry for Health and Equality has announced that it is to publish weekly updates informing of the number of cases of the Zika virus in Spain.
The Spanish Ministry for Health and Equality has announced that it is to publish weekly updates informing of the number of cases of the Zika virus in Spain.
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Zika causes flu-like symptoms and a rash and is so mild that it goes undetected in 70 to 80 percent of cases, there is currently no specific treatment for Zika.
Zika causes flu-like symptoms and a rash and is so mild that it goes undetected in 70 to 80 percent of cases, there is currently no specific treatment for Zika.
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