Zika Virus, a disquieting and alarming infection that is linked to thousands of babies being born with abnormal small heads, is spreading intensely across the globe. More at: http://www.healthenigma.com/zika-virus

1. ZIKA VIRUS
“Spreading
Explosively”
“An Outbreak
Alarming”

2. We Are Dealing
With!
What is Zika Virus?
Why Zika Virus is An Outbreak
Alarming?
How Does The Zika Virus Transmits?
Symptoms of Zika Virus Infection
Diagnosis of Zika
Treatment Zika
What‘s Being Done to Stop Zika Virus?

3. What is Zika Virus?
The Zika virus got its name
from Zika forest in Uganda,
Africa. It was first detected
in Rhesus monkey in 1947
and was reported in Humans
in 1952. It is transmitted by
the Aedes Aegypti
mosquito, which is also
responsible for the spread of
dengue and chikungunya.

4. Zika Origin
Genre: Flavivirus
Vector: Aedes mosquitoes (which
usually bite during the morning and
late afternoon/evening hours)
Reservoir: Unknown

5. Zika Virus History

6. Why Zika Virus is An Outbreak
Alarming?
Zika virus is catching
global attention due to
its alarming connection
with microcephaly, a
neurological disorder in
babies being born with
abnormally small heads.

7. How Does The Zika Virus
Transmits?
Zika virus is transmitted by mosquitoes of Aedes
species. When an Aedes mosquito bites someone
with an active infection and then spread the virus
by biting others and the cycle goes on.
The zika virus has been found mainly in tropical
regions of Africa, Pacific Islands and Southeast
Asia. An outbreak of the disease in Brazil led to
an alarming alert by Pan America Health
Organization last May.

8. Zika Virus Transmits Cycle

9. In US, Zika was sexually
transmitted, Officials say
Health officials in Texas have
confirmed the first case of Zika
virus transmission in the US,
and are pointing to sexual
transmission as the culprit. The
Dallas County Health and
Human Services said in a
release that the patient engaged
in sexual contact with an
infected individual who had
recently traveled to a country
where the Zika virus is
spreading.

10. Symptoms of Zika Virus
Infection
Low Grade Fever
Rashes
Joint Pain, Muscle
Pain & Headache
Conjunctivitis (Red
Eyes)
Arthralgia
Hospitalization is uncommon and symptoms usually
last for several days up to a week.

11. Diagnosis of Zika Virus
The symptoms of Zika
are similar to those of
dengue and chikungunya.
Visit the doctor if you
notice the symptoms.
Identify with symptoms.

12. Treatments of Zika
Virus
No specific vaccines or medications are available Still
you can go for these medications and tips to relive
symptoms.
Drink lot of fluids to prevent dehydration.
To relive fever and pain take medicines like paracetamol or
acetaminophen.
During the first week of infection, Zika virus is present in blood
and can be passed from an infected person to another mosquito
through mosquito bite so; avoid mosquito bites in first week of
illness.
Before taking any additional medicine, consult your doctor.

13. Zika Virus -
Prevention Tips
Prevention and control relies on reducing mosquitoes
through source reduction and reducing contact
between mosquitoes and people.
Special attention and help should be given to those who may not
be able to protect themselves adequately, such as young children,
the sick or elderly.
During outbreaks, health authorities may advise that spraying of
insecticides be carried out.
Travellers should take the basic precautions described above to
protect themselves from mosquito bites.

14. What‘s Being Done to Stop
Zika Virus?
Researchers are constantly working in laboratories
around the world trying to create a Zika vaccine. Until
those efforts become successful, health officials are
implementing a traditional mosquito control technique
that includes Emptying standing water receptacles
where mosquitoes breed and Spraying Pesticides.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease
(NIAID) in US is also working on testing new drugs that
proves effective against the zika virus.

15. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
in the United States, and the Canadian government have
issued travel advisories, which warn tourists to defend
themselves from mosquito bites.
Furthermore, the Brazilian government is also
recommending women to delay pregnancies, if possible
till the outbreak is under control.

16. Zika Facts & Research
Conclusion
Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted
by Aedes mosquitoes.
People with Zika virus disease usually have a mild fever, skin
rash (exanthema) and conjunctivitis. These symptoms normally
last for 2-7 days.
There is no specific treatment or vaccine currently available.
The best form of prevention is protection against mosquito
bites.
The virus is known to circulate in Africa, the Americas, Asia
and the Pacific.

17. W.H.O. Responses About
Zika Virus
WHO is supporting countries to control Zika virus disease
through:
Define and prioritize research into Zika virus disease by convening
experts and partners.
Enhance surveillance of Zika virus and potential complications.
Strengthen capacity in risk communication to help countries meet
their commitments under the International Health Regulations.
Provide training on clinical management, diagnosis and vector
control including through a number of WHO Collaborating Centres.
Strengthen the capacity of laboratories to detect the virus.

18. We have gathered all the
information what we could, now
it’s your duty to take precautions
and stay protected from Zika
Virus.
That’s It!

19. Visit : www.healthenigma.com
Social Channels!
www.facebook.com/healthenigma
plus.google.com/+healthenigmas
www.twitter.com/healthenigma
Stay Connected With Us
For Latest Updates!