Twelve new cases of the locally transmitted Zika virus infection have brought the total number in the city state to 381, authorities said on Monday.
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.
‘Zika infections in Singapore jump to 381; urges immediate action to stop Zika virus disease.’
There are now nine Zika clusters in Singapore, as two cases emerged in a new cluster at Hougang Avenue 7 over the weekend, Xinhua news agency reported. Three new cases were in the initial cluster in Aljunied/Sims Drive, which has reported 286 cases so far while another two cases were detected in Elite Terrace cluster, bringing the total number of cases there to 13.
The first case of locally transmitted Zika virus infection in Singapore was detected on August 27.
Test Your Knowledge on Zika Virus
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus that causes fever, headache, skin rashes, joint and muscle pain in infected individuals. The symptoms usually last for only 2 to 7 days. Fetal symptoms vary and have led to International concern.
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus that causes fever, headache, skin rashes, joint and muscle pain in infected individuals. The symptoms usually last for only 2 to 7 days. Fetal symptoms vary and have led to International concern.
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