Want to know about symptoms of zika virus. How this affected our health? What are the major causes?
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1.The Zika virus is carried by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito which is also responsible for spreading chikungunya and Dengue fever 2.The virus causes a) fever, headache, muscle/joint pain, b)conjunctivitis(red eyes), and rash. c)it can be associated with ascending paralysis.in pregnant women d)infection can cause the birth of microcephalic (small head) children. prevenion-take anti mosquito measure
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Mannan symptoms of zika are fever, rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis, muscle pain and headache. There is no vaccine to prevent or specific medicine to treat zika infections. Treat the symptoms by getting plenty of rest. Drink fluids to prevent dehydration. Take medicine such as acetaminophen to relieve fever and pain. Do not take aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Wear full covered clothes. If you are taking medicine for another medical condition, if person having zika, prevent mosquito bites for the first week of your illness.
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