Symptoms of Zika Virus
People that are infected with this virus could exhibit the symptoms below:
1.Mild Headache
2.Fever
3.Joint Pain
4.Rash
5.Conjunctivitis ( inflammation as well as redness of the eyes)
2 - 7 days after first being bitten by the infected mosquitos, the above symptoms will appear and are fairly moderate. After a few days, most symptoms will begin to subside and should be completely clear within a week's time.
There have not being long - term complications or deaths reported in adult that are infected with Zika Virus.
How Zika Virus affects pregnancy
There is an increase risk to pregnant women that are infected with Zika Virus. Studies are showing a higher incidence of babies being born with birth defect known as microcephaly when their mothers were bitten with Zika infected mosquirtos while pregnant.
To avoid the risk of being infected with this virus, it is recommended that pregnant women and those that are thinking of becoming pregnant should take all necessary precautions to protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitos.
The cure for Zika Virus is not yet known. The best method of protecting yourself from this virus is by prevention. For people to protect themselves, they should wear clothing that covers the skin when outside. Mosquito repellent should also be used. When sleeping, mosquito nets should be used and if possible try to avoid areas that are infected.
According to some studies carried out, this virus could be spread through having sexual intercourse with infected person.
For those that are infected with this virus, the best treatment you can give yourself is alot of rest and fluids. Pain medication such as paracetamol, acetaminophen will help the patients that are infected with the virus.
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