Zika virus was discovered in Uganda, Africa in 1947. Zika virus is a mosquito borne disease & is carried by the same mosquito that carries dengue, yellow fever and chikungunya. The person infected with Zika virus may suffer from fever, joint pain, rashes, and headache. You can prevent yourself from getting infected with Zika virus by following some easy steps.
Zika virus has symptoms of a severe flu, along with deeply bloodshot eyes.
Zika is a virus originated in Africa. It is very harmful and a research is going on about it.
Anyone CAN get the Zika virus if bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus. ... Also - pregnant women who contract the virus will probably pass it to the developing fetus (causing nasty birth defects) so technically that would also be a case of a "kid" getting Zika.
The Zika virus can be transmitted through unprotected sex - primarily from a man to his partner.
The zika virus was actually discovered decades ago, it is just moving into the United States, so it is drawing heavier media attention.
The virus is not know to cause death directly, but sometimes it does cause secondary problems that can lead to death. Zika virus infections have been linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) with a few cases of Zika related GBS resulting in death. Birth defects caused by Zika can be life threatening though.
Zika virus causes flu like symptoms, a rash, blood shot eyes, and can cause microcephaly in unborn babies. It is spread by mosquitos, but after a person is infected, they can also spread it through sexual contact. In some extreme cases, zika can be fatal.
Zika virus causes flu like symptoms, a rash, blood shot eyes, and can cause microcephaly in unborn babies. It is spread by mosquitos, but after a person is infected, they can also spread it through sexual contact. In some extreme cases, zika can be fatal.
According to the CDC, Zika virus stays in the blood for 2 to 7 days after the symptoms pass. However, it stays in urine and semen for up to a few months after the infection. If a person is trying to conceive after having Zika virus, both partners should consult with a physician to make sure it is safe. They can be tested to verify there are no signs of an active virus remaining.
Zika is actively present in the United States, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, South and Central America, Pacific Islands, and Cape Horn in Africa. There are attempts to contain the spread of the virus, but due to the fact it is transmitted by mosquitoes, containment is difficult.
Even young children who contract the Zika virus usually do not get extremely sick if they were otherwise healthy when they got it. The biggest risk is to developing fetuses where it can cause severe birth defects.