Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Mosquito-borne Zika virus creates panic over birth defects in Latin America

In Latin America countries the Mosquito-borne Zika virus has created a panic over thousands birth defects. Babies with abnormal condition are born in the region due to the effect of the virus.
  • Virus is transmitted by Aedes aegypti Mosquito. It is mainly transmitted by daytime-active mosquitoes.
  • Protection against the mosquito bites and clearing stagnant water where mosquito breeds is the only prevention.
  • Virus is not contagious.
  • Headache, muscle and joint pain, mild fever, rash, pinkeye and inflammation of the underside of the eyelid are some common symptoms.

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