{"id":887,"date":"2016-11-01T00:27:04","date_gmt":"2016-10-31T16:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.antipest.com.my\/apblog\/?p=887"},"modified":"2021-07-23T12:23:09","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T04:23:09","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-zika-virus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antipest.com.my\/apblog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-zika-virus\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know about Zika Virus"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"whole-picture\"<\/a>Zika is a virus transmitted by an\u00a0aedes mosquito which in turn spreads diseases such as breakbone fever and chikungunya through bite in the human flesh.\u00a0\u00a0Symptoms 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\u00a0in a pregnant woman (after the mother is\u00a0infected with the virus).<\/p>\n

To avoid contacting Zika virus, take heed of\u00a0some of these useful\u00a0prevention tips:\u00a0 (i) To avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes, wear light-colored,\u00a0long-sleeved shirt and long pants to cover your skin as much as possible.\u00a0 (ii) Use mosquito nets to cover your bed when you sleep.\u00a0 (iii) Close your doors and windows during nighttime.\u00a0 Also make\u00a0use of window screens.\u00a0 (iv)\u00a0Remove mosquito breeding grounds by emptying containers (for e.g. flowerpot, bucket, etc.) that\u00a0store water and cleaning and keeping the surrounding areas of the house dry.\u00a0 (v) Use mosquito repellent.\u00a0 (vi) Engage a professional pest control company.<\/p>\n

\"aedes-mosquito\"As of today, there’s no\u00a0treatment and vaccine for Zika virus.\u00a0 If one is infected with the virus, all (s)he could do is:\u00a0 (i) consult a doctor and get hospitalized, (ii) drink lots of water to stay hydrated, and (iii) get plenty of rest.\u00a0 No matter what, prevention is always better than cure.<\/p>\n

Having mosquito problem?\u00a0 Call AntiPest today (03-8023 1888) for a free and non-obligatory inspection of your premises.<\/p>\n

References:\nhttp:\/\/entnemdept.ufl.edu\/creatures\/aquatic\/aedes_aegypti.htm<\/span><\/a> (image source only)\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=f18y57qex4k<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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