Zika Virus is one of the mosquito borne diseases which also carries Dengue, Chikangunya viruses. The name comes from the Zika Forest of Uganda and the Virus was first isolated in the year 1947.
World Health Organisation has declared Zika virus disease to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The reason why we should fear Zika is, it even affects baby which is on womb. It causes neurological problems in newborns. Birth Rate in India is also high.
The fertile climate in India is so good for the Mosquitoes to breed and it can easily multiply. It also carries dengue and chikungunya viruses that claim hundreds of lives and it infect thousands of people. So far there have been no vaccines or cure. The virus is affecting more areas.
To avoid the virus, try to avoid Mosuito breeding in and around your house. The mosquito that carries Zika Virus- Aedes Aegypti- breeds in fresh water. Also use Mosquito repellents. Dress in such a way most of your body parts are covered. Take special precautions during the day as Aedes Aegypti is a day-biting mosquito.
