Zika Virus is also spread through sexual intercourse; Care to be taken by couples

Zika Virus

After Corona, now once again serious disease is coming to us. The mosquito-borne Zika virus is rearing its head. Three patients of Zika virus have been found in Pune. The monsoon epidemic continues and now the Zika virus has been added to it.

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Mosquitoes cause deadly diseases like malaria, dengue and Zika is the same. This virus is also spread by mosquitoes. Considering the increasing number of Zika patients, let’s see how the disease spreads and what to watch out for.

What is Zika virus?

The Zika virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. This disease is not from India but was first spread in Uganda. In 1947, patients in Uganda were infected with this virus. Then there was an outbreak in Brazil. Seven to eight years ago, the Zika virus hit the United States. After that, this disease came into discussion. And this disease has now come to India.

Does sexual intercourse spread the Zika virus?

Yes, in 2016 when the Zika virus hit the US. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Zika virus report said it was spread more through physical contact.

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According to this American survey, ‘This year, a person who returned from a Venezuelan city was infected with the Zika virus after having physical contact with a sick person.

What are the symptoms of Zika?

• Mild fever

• A rash on the body

• Itchy eyes

• Muscle and joint pain

• fatigue

If you have symptoms of Zika virus, you should avoid physical contact, doctors say. Because, a man or a woman will have the Zika virus in their blood, and having physical contact with such a person can lead to Zika infection.

Also, a woman may have become pregnant by having sexual intercourse with a person infected with the Zika virus. The unborn baby can also get infected. Experts believe that it is dangerous for the unborn baby.

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