Zika is a virus transmitted by an aedes mosquito which in turn spreads diseases such as breakbone fever and chikungunya through bite in the human flesh. Symptoms of Zika virus include fever, joint pain, vomit, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, rash, and headache; worst of all, it can cause microcephaly which affects the unborn baby’s brain growth in a pregnant woman (after the mother is infected with the virus).
To avoid contacting Zika virus, take heed of some of these useful prevention tips: (i) To avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes, wear light-colored, long-sleeved shirt and long pants to cover your skin as much as possible. (ii) Use mosquito nets to cover your bed when you sleep. (iii) Close your doors and windows during nighttime. Also make use of window screens. (iv) Remove mosquito breeding grounds by emptying containers (for e.g. flowerpot, bucket, etc.) that store water and cleaning and keeping the surrounding areas of the house dry. (v) Use mosquito repellent. (vi) Engage a professional pest control company.
As of today, there’s no treatment and vaccine for Zika virus. If one is infected with the virus, all (s)he could do is: (i) consult a doctor and get hospitalized, (ii) drink lots of water to stay hydrated, and (iii) get plenty of rest. No matter what, prevention is always better than cure.
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References: http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/aquatic/aedes_aegypti.htm (image source only) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f18y57qex4k