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| Boilerpipe Text | KERALA ON ALERT FOR ZIKA VIRUS
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1.
Where was Zika virus identified first?
Zika virus was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys.
It was later identified in humans in 1952 in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania.
2.
What causes Zika virus?
Zika virus disease is caused by a virus known as flavivirus
3.
What is the vector for Zika virus?
Zika virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus).Â
4.
How do people get infected with Zika?
Zika is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus).
A pregnant woman can pass Zika to her foetus during pregnancy or around the time of birth.
A person with Zika can pass it to his or her sex partners
Transfusion of blood and blood products, and organ transplantation.
5.
What time of day does the Aedes mosquito bite?Â
Aedes mosquitoes usually bite during the day, peaking during early morning and late afternoon/evening.
6.
What are the other mosquito borne diseases caused by flavivirus?
Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever, Japanese encephalitis, West Nile viruses,
7.
What is the incubation period of Zika virus?
The incubation period (the time from exposure to symptoms) of Zika virus disease is estimated to be 3–14 days
8.
What are the symptoms of Zika?
Many people infected with Zika virus won’t have symptoms or will only have mild symptoms.
The most common symptoms of Zika are
      * Fever
      * Rash
      * Headache
      * Joint pain
      * Conjunctivitis (red eyes)
      * Muscle pain
9.
What are the complications of Zika?
Zika infection during pregnancy can cause a serious birth defect called microcephaly that is a sign of incomplete brain development.
10.
What is the treatment for Zika?
There is no treatment available for Zika virus infection or its associated diseases.
Treat the symptoms.
Get plenty of rest.
Drink fluids to prevent dehydration.
Take medicine such as acetaminophen (Tylenol®) to reduce fever and pain.
Do not take aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) until dengue can be ruled out to reduce the risk of bleeding.
If you are taking medicine for another medical condition, talk to your healthcare provider bessfore taking additional medication.
11.
What can people do to prevent Zika?
Protection against mosquito bites during the day and early evening is a key measure to prevent Zika virus infection.
Special attention should be given to prevention of mosquito bites among pregnant women, women of reproductive age, and young children. |
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##### KERALA ON ALERT FOR ZIKA VIRUS
**Imprints Academy**
**1\.** Where was Zika virus identified first?
- Zika virus was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys.
- It was later identified in humans in 1952 in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania.
**2\.** What causes Zika virus?
- Zika virus disease is caused by a virus known as flavivirus
**3\.** What is the vector for Zika virus?
- Zika virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus).
**4\.** How do people get infected with Zika?
- Zika is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus).
- A pregnant woman can pass Zika to her foetus during pregnancy or around the time of birth.
- A person with Zika can pass it to his or her sex partners
- Transfusion of blood and blood products, and organ transplantation.
**5\.** What time of day does the Aedes mosquito bite?
- Aedes mosquitoes usually bite during the day, peaking during early morning and late afternoon/evening.
**6\.** What are the other mosquito borne diseases caused by flavivirus?
- Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever, Japanese encephalitis, West Nile viruses,
**7\.** What is the incubation period of Zika virus?
- The incubation period (the time from exposure to symptoms) of Zika virus disease is estimated to be 3–14 days
**8\.** What are the symptoms of Zika?
- Many people infected with Zika virus won’t have symptoms or will only have mild symptoms.
- The most common symptoms of Zika are
\* Fever
\* Rash
\* Headache
\* Joint pain
\* Conjunctivitis (red eyes)
\* Muscle pain
**9\.** What are the complications of Zika?
- Zika infection during pregnancy can cause a serious birth defect called microcephaly that is a sign of incomplete brain development.
**10\.** What is the treatment for Zika?
- There is no treatment available for Zika virus infection or its associated diseases.
Treat the symptoms.
- Get plenty of rest.
- Drink fluids to prevent dehydration.
- Take medicine such as acetaminophen (Tylenol®) to reduce fever and pain.
- Do not take aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) until dengue can be ruled out to reduce the risk of bleeding.
- If you are taking medicine for another medical condition, talk to your healthcare provider bessfore taking additional medication.
**11\.** What can people do to prevent Zika?
- Protection against mosquito bites during the day and early evening is a key measure to prevent Zika virus infection.
- Special attention should be given to prevention of mosquito bites among pregnant women, women of reproductive age, and young children.
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##### KERALA ON ALERT FOR ZIKA VIRUS
**Imprints Academy**
**1\.** Where was Zika virus identified first?
- Zika virus was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys.
- It was later identified in humans in 1952 in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania.
**2\.** What causes Zika virus?
- Zika virus disease is caused by a virus known as flavivirus
**3\.** What is the vector for Zika virus?
- Zika virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus).
**4\.** How do people get infected with Zika?
- Zika is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus).
- A pregnant woman can pass Zika to her foetus during pregnancy or around the time of birth.
- A person with Zika can pass it to his or her sex partners
- Transfusion of blood and blood products, and organ transplantation.
**5\.** What time of day does the Aedes mosquito bite?
- Aedes mosquitoes usually bite during the day, peaking during early morning and late afternoon/evening.
**6\.** What are the other mosquito borne diseases caused by flavivirus?
- Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever, Japanese encephalitis, West Nile viruses,
**7\.** What is the incubation period of Zika virus?
- The incubation period (the time from exposure to symptoms) of Zika virus disease is estimated to be 3–14 days
**8\.** What are the symptoms of Zika?
- Many people infected with Zika virus won’t have symptoms or will only have mild symptoms.
- The most common symptoms of Zika are
\* Fever
\* Rash
\* Headache
\* Joint pain
\* Conjunctivitis (red eyes)
\* Muscle pain
**9\.** What are the complications of Zika?
- Zika infection during pregnancy can cause a serious birth defect called microcephaly that is a sign of incomplete brain development.
**10\.** What is the treatment for Zika?
- There is no treatment available for Zika virus infection or its associated diseases.
Treat the symptoms.
- Get plenty of rest.
- Drink fluids to prevent dehydration.
- Take medicine such as acetaminophen (Tylenol®) to reduce fever and pain.
- Do not take aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) until dengue can be ruled out to reduce the risk of bleeding.
- If you are taking medicine for another medical condition, talk to your healthcare provider bessfore taking additional medication.
**11\.** What can people do to prevent Zika?
- Protection against mosquito bites during the day and early evening is a key measure to prevent Zika virus infection.
- Special attention should be given to prevention of mosquito bites among pregnant women, women of reproductive age, and young children. |
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