What is Zika Virus? [Infographic]
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The document discusses the Zika virus, including its transmission, symptoms, effects, origin and spread. It notes that Zika is spread primarily through bites from Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and details some of its alarming effects such as microcephaly in newborns. The virus originated in Africa in 1947 and has since spread throughout Africa, Asia and the Americas.
What is Zika Virus? [Infographic]
- 1. Brazil Recife Pernambuca state Rio De Janeiro countries in the Americas have active Zika virus transmission 23 4Kcases of microcephaly, the serious linked to Zika, has been recorded in Brazil Virus spread to Mexico, raising a concern in the United States of America. VIRUS Zika, one among the many health threats on the planet, is a mosquito borne disease. The virus is spread primarily through the bite of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. These are the same mosquitoes that cause diseases like dengue and chikungunya. SYMPTOMS Headache Joint pain Fatigue Skin rash Aedes species mosquito bite Blood transfusion Sexual contact Conjunctivitis Mild fever TRANSMISSION ALARMING EFFECTS PREVENTION TREATMENT ORIGIN AND SPREAD 1947 1966 1970 2013 2015 First outbreak of Zika virus was identified in Africa It spread to Southeast Asia It hit French Polynesia It hit Brazil and Colombia Use insect repellant that are approved by Environmental Protection Agency Wear full-length clothing to avoid skin exposure Use mosquito net while sleeping Use mosquito screens in windows and doors No vaccine or specific drug available Visit doctor for proper advice Symptomatic treatment includes high intake of fluid, bed rest and medicines for pain relief Do not consume aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Empty still water from tyres, buckets and pots Cover containers that store water with a lid Stay in air-conditioned places Infection symptoms develop after 531 7 of mosquito bite victims shows signs of infection cases are rare 1out of 4 Complication Associated with a higher incidence of miscarriages 2-7days Physical disorder and neurological syndrome in new-born babies, born to women who are infected with the virus Abnormally small heads Incomplete brain development Edited by: Soumi Pandey Designed by: Santosh Kushwaha Sources: http://firstpost.com/world/latest-global-health-scare-what-you-need-to-know-about-zika-and-whether-it-could-affect-india-2601566.html http://timesofindia.com/world/europe/How-the-Zika-virus-spread-around-the-world/articleshow/50766361.cms http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jan/28/zika-virus-spreading-explosively-says-world-health-organisation https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2016/01/27/zika-virus-what-you-need-know http://hindustantimes.com/india/india-prepares-for-zika-virus-health-min-readies-testing-kits/story-3IkJewuNCi61Gqtd5GRuRK.html http://timesofindia.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/Zika-virus-set-to-hit-India/articleshow/50727818.cms http://mylocalhealthguide.com/2016/01/17/what-is-zika-virus-paho-infographic/ Create engaging infographics, videos, and ebooks for your marketing campaigns. We make premium content creation fast, simple, and affordable. © 2016 VisualBest. All rights reserved. Follow us on Twitter @visualsbest [email protected] It covered Pakistan, India, Indonesia and Malaysia ! ! !