Zika
virus
Key facts
Zika virus disease is caused by a
virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes.People with
Zika virus disease can have symptoms including mild fever, skin rash,
conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise or headache. These symptoms
normally last for 2-7 days.There is scientific consensus that Zika virus is a
cause of microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Links to other neurological
complications are also being investigated.
By
Mrs.
K. Pavithra
Assistant
Professor
Department of Biochemistry
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