The 10 Symptoms of Zika Fever!
What is Zika Fever? Zika Fever is a disease caused by the Zika virus , a member of the Flaviviridae family. The Zika virus had its first recorded appearance in 1947, when it was found in monkeys in the Zika Forest in Uganda. It is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the same transmitter of dengue and chikungunya fever.
In 1954 the first humans were infected in Nigeria. The Zika virus reached Oceania in 2007 and France in 2013. Brazil reported the first cases of Zika virus in 2015, in Bahia and Rio Grande do Norte.
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Symptoms of Zika Fever are:
- low fever.
- Itchy and itchy skin, in addition to reddish spots.
- Headache and behind the eyes.
- Strong muscle pain.
- Joint pain, especially in the hands and feet, with swelling.
- Abdominal pain.
- Diarrhea.
- Conjunctivitis.
- Constipation.
- Small ulcers on the oral mucosa.
Diagnosing Zika Fever: If you suspect Zika fever, go to the nearest clinic or hospital. the Diagnosis must be made by means of clinical analysis and serological (blood) examination.
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Prevention: The Zika virus is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is the transmitter of the virus and its larvae are born and reared in standing water. Therefore, avoiding these outbreaks of reproduction of this vector is the best way to prevent against the Zika virus. See how: