Zika Virus first case in Karnataka: Know symptoms, causes and risk factors
Image Source : FreepikZika is a mosquito-borne illness, spread by the Aedes mosquito. It is the same species that transmits the dengue and chikungunya viruses.
Image Source : FreepikZika virus symptoms are mild but can get dangerous in some cases like if a pregnant woman catches the virus.
Image Source : FreepikUsually, Zika virus symptoms occur between 2 to 14 days after a person is bitten by an infected mosquito. It usually lasts for 2-7 days.
Image Source : FreepikThe symptoms include fever, rash, muscle and joint pain, eye pain and redness in the eyes, malaise and headache.
Image Source : FreepikIt is important to take precautionary measures for Zika virus. Do not travel to places where this virus is present.
Image Source : FreepikThe virus can also be transmissible from one person to another through sexual contact.
Image Source : FreepikPeople with symptoms should drink plenty of fluids, take rest and treat pain and fever with common medicines.
Image Source : FreepikThere is no treatment available for Zika virus infection or its associated diseases.
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