In Kerala, cases of Zika virus have been reported, said Health Minister Veena George. This is the first time that Zika virus has been reported in Kerala.
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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.
‘Zika virus cases have been reported in Kerala.’
The first results showed a mild positive sign of Zika virus and later from 19 samples tested, 13 also showed Zika positive. All the samples have now been sent to NIV Pune," she said. "The Health Department and the district authorities are seized of the issue and have taken measures by collecting samples of the Aedes species mosquitoes, which transmits it to people through its bite. All the districts have been alerted about this and measures have started," George added.
Zika virus can create complications for pregnant women.
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A new mechanism identified by researchers explains how Zika virus can pass from mothers to their children during pregnancy.
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The Asian tiger mosquito does not pose a major risk for Zika virus epidemics. Zika virus causes congenital deformities, fetal loss, or neurological problems in adults.
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