Zika virus found in Bengaluru...cases may increase in the future? Know its symptoms and methods of prevention
Zika virus is spread by mosquitoes. Which was first identified in the Zika forest of Uganda. This virus can spread from mother to fetus through blood contact during pregnancy.
Zika virus is spread by mosquitoes
The karnataka health department is on high alert after the deadly Zika virus was detected in mosquitoes in Chikkaballapur district, located close to Bengaluru urban district. Special meetings have also been held by health officials and clear instructions have been given to officials to mitigate the crisis in the initial phase. The health Department said that the presence of Zika virus in the bodies of mosquitoes has been tested at 68 different places in the state. Similarly, samples were taken from six places in Chikkaballapura district. Zika virus was found in mosquitoes in Talakayalabetta village of Sidlaghatta taluk. health officials swung into action immediately after the development and initiated preventive measures to stop the spread of the virus.
Authorities have collected blood samples of 30 pregnant women and seven persons with fever symptoms and sent them to Bengaluru for testing. Samples were collected from villages located within a five km radius of Talakayla Betta village. The officials personally visited Venkatapura, Dibburahalli, Bachchanahalli, Vaddahalli, and others and took stock of the situation. Chikkaballapura district health Officer Mahesh Kumar confirmed the detection of the Zika virus in Chikkaballapura district. health officials are keeping a close watch on about 5,000 people in the area.
Zika virus
Zika virus is a virus spread by mosquitoes that can cause many types of symptoms in humans. It is spread mainly between people through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes, which are active during the day. The virus is named after the Zika forest in Uganda, where it was first identified in 1947.
Zika virus symptoms
Many people infected with the Zika virus do not show any symptoms. However, people who do may experience mild symptoms such as:-
Fever
Itching
Headache
pain in joints
red eyes
muscle pain
Initially, the symptoms of Zika virus may be mild
But as the virus increases in the body, its symptoms can become serious. The initial symptoms of the Zika virus are mild. But this can last for a week. Many people come to know after a week of getting infected. After getting urine and blood tests done, it is known whether the person has the Zika virus or not. Zika virus is spread by the bite of the Aedes mosquito. Aedes mosquitoes breed in water. When the Aedes mosquito bites a person infected with the Ziva virus, it gets transferred through his blood. And then it becomes the Zika virus.
Tips to prevent Zika virus
If you want to avoid the Zika virus then avoid mosquito bites.
Maintain cleanliness around the house, mosquitoes will not breed
wearing full sleeves clothes in this season
sleep under the bed or mosquito net
boost immunity
Keep yourself hydrated and keep drinking juice or coconut water.
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