what is
zika virus
ZIKA VIRUS
is a disease caused by mosquito bite during day time
ZIKA VIRUS
First identified at Uganda in 1947 from monkeys
ZIKA VIRUS
It was recognized in humans in 1952 in Uganda
ZIKA VIRUS
The first outbreak recorded at the Island of Yap in 2007
ZIKA VIRUS
Nearly 86 countries were affected by ZIKA VIRUS
ZIKA VIRUS
Lets see how to prevent from Zika Virus
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proper clothing which covers the full body
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apply mosquito repellent to avoid mosquito bite
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Regular cleaning of wastes and trash at home to prevent breeding
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sleep using mosquito net to avoid mosquito bite
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avoid travelling to the affected areas
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INCUBATION PERIOD IS 3 - 14 DAYS FROM THE INFECTION
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Zika virus can be spread from mother to fetus also by sexual contact
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Till now, there is no specific treatment available for the ZIKA virus
VACCINE