Zika Virus

Zika virus is a type of flavivirus, an RNA virus typically spread by mosquitoes. It shares similarities with dengue and there is potential for cross-reactivity in diagnostic tests, complicating accurate diagnosis, especially in regions…
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The Centre on Wednesday issued an advisory to all states in view of Zika virus cases from Maharashtra and urged the states to maintain a constant vigil through screening of pregnant women for the virus. The states have been also advised…
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Zika virus has been detected near Bengaluru and all fever cases in the area are now being analysed. The virus was detected in a mosquito in Chikkaballapur after it was sent for examination in August. An alert has been issued in the…
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Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that is transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, which bite during the day. It was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys. It was later identified in humans in 1952 in Uganda and the…
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An outbreak of mosquito-borne Zika virus has been detected in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, with 89 people testing positive. Seventeen of them are children and one a pregnant woman. Those hit can get severe symptoms, including a rare…
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The cases of the Zika virus are increasing significantly in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, striking fear among citizens and prompting action from the authorities. In recent news, a total of 25 new cases of Zika virus have been reported in Kanpur,…
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