Zika Hits Karnataka, State On High Alert!

A five year old girl from Raichur was tested positive for Zika, on December 12th, putting the state health department on high alert

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Zika Virus is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, fue same responsible for dengue, chikungunya and urban yellow fever

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Zika Virus is detected through blood tests & other bodily fluid tests, there is no specific treatment or vaccine for Zika

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Although 80 percent infected are asymptomatic, usually the symptoms are conjunctivitis, fever, rashes, muscle and joint pain and malaise

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The symptoms usually last 2 to 7 days and WHO recommends taking ample rest and stating hydrated

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Since there is no specific treatment, it is advisable to use mosquito repellent, wearing full sleeves and body covered clothes etc and eliminate any stagnant water

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