India
oi-Deepika S
New Delhi, July 09: Amid coronavirus scare, the presence of Zika virus has been confirmed in Kerala. A 24-year-old pregnant woman from Parassala, is reportedly, the first case of the the mosquito transmitted disease. There are 13 other suspected cases of the virus from Thiruvananthapuram and neighbouring area.
The woman was admitted to the hospital on June 28 with fever, headache and red marks on her body. The tests conducted at the hospital confirmed that she was positive following which her samples were sent to NIV, Pune. The condition of the woman was satisfactory.
What is Zika virus?
According to World Health Organissation, Zika virus is primarily transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito from the Aedes genus, mainly Aedes aegypti, during the day, peaking during early morning and late afternoon/evening. This is the same mosquito that transmits dengue,…
