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Zika virus is an emerging mosquito borne virus that was first identified in Zika forest of Uganda in 1947 in rhesus monkeys through a monitoring network of sylvatic yellow fever.
When the monkey developed a fever, researchers isolated from its serum a transmissible agent that was first described as Zika virus in 1952.
In 1954, it was isolated for the first time from humans in Nigeria

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Out breaks of Zika virus have been recorded in Africa, Americas, Asia, and the Pacific. From the 1960s to 1980s, human infections were found across Africa and Asia, typically accompanied by mild illness.

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HOW DID PEOPLE GET INFECTED WITH ZIKA VIRUS

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HOW DID PEOPLE GET INFECTED WITH ZIKA VIRUS

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The Zika virus is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. A pregnant woman can pass zika virus to her fetus during pregnancy or around the time of birth. Zika virus can pass from individuals during sexual intercourse.

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When present, symptoms are mild and last less than a week.

Joint Pain
Muscle Pain
Fever
Rash
Headache
Red Eyes
Fatigue
Loss of Appetite
Sweating
Vomiting

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SIDE EFFECTS OF ZIKA VIRUS DURING PREGNANCY

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SIDE EFFECTS OF ZIKA VIRUS DURING PREGNANCY

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Zika virus during pregnancy can cause a serious birth defect called microcephaly and other severe fetal brain defects.

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Microcephaly is where the baby's head is much smaller than expected. The virus attacks and destroys the brain stem cells during development causing incomplete brains and missing parts linked with the following problems such as; seizures, developmental delay ( speech, standing, and walking), intellectual disability, movement and balance, feeding problems, hearing loss, and visons problems

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There is no specific treatment for infection with Zika virus. To help relieve symptoms, get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. The over the counter medication acetaminophen may help relieve joint pain and fever. To prevent the Zika virus by avoid mosquito bites. Protect yourself during sex especially if your partner is pregnant. Protect yourself and others.

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According to Center for Disease Controls and Prevention, deaths are uncommon in Zika. The symptoms of zika virus are generally mild and the infected person needs hospitalization in sever cases. Of the suspected 185 cases reported, 49 are confirmed, and 59 are considered probable. There are an additional 77 suspected cases. No deaths are reported.