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Zika virus is a mosquito- borne illness that is spread by the Aedes species of mosquito.
Aedes albopictus, known as the Asian tiger mosquito, and the Aedes Aegyptus, known as the yellow fever mosquito are responsible for Zika virus.
The Zika virus was first identified in monkeys, in Uganda in 1947. The first human cases were detected in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania in 1952.
Presently, there is no treatment for the virus. Avoiding mosquito bites is the major prevention method against Zika virus.
Signs and symptoms of Zika virus are vague and can last for up to 1 week. Diagnosis of the virus is typically confirmed with a blood test.
Major Zika virus cases occur in tropical regions, such as Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Suriname, Venezuela, and French Guiana.
Currently, there is no treatment for Zika. People living with the virus must
increase their body fluid to prevent
dehydration, relieving pain and fever with acetaminophen.
CDC advised pregnant women who are diagnosed with Zika to go for monitoring of fetal growth and anatomy program every 3-4 weeks.
