What is
Zika Virus ?
Zika
virus falls under member of Flavivirus.
The
vector for Zika vius is Aedes
mosquito. Zika virus is an emerging mosquito-borne virus that was first isolated in Zika forest of
Uganda in 1947. Since then, it has been observed mainly in Africa, with
small and sporadic outbreaks in Asia.
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| Fig. Zika virus is transmitted by daytime
mosquitoes under the genus Aedes. Credit: Photo from Wikipedia |
Where has Zika virus been found?
· Prior to 2015, Zika virus outbreaks have occurred in areas of
Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
· In May 2015, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
issued an alert regarding the first confirmed Zika virus infections in Brazil.
· Currently, outbreaks are occurring in many countries.
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Zika virus will continue to spread and it will be difficult to determine
how the virus will spread over time.