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When was the zika virus found?
Zika virus was discovered in Uganda, Africa in 1947. Zika virus is a mosquito borne disease & is carried by the same mosquito that carries dengue, yellow fever and chikungunya. The person infected with Zika virus may suffer from fever, joint pain, rashes, and headache. You can prevent yourself from getting infected with Zika virus by following some easy steps.
What are some symptoms of Zika virus?
Zika virus has symptoms of a severe flu, along with deeply bloodshot eyes.
What is zika?
Zika is a virus originated in Africa. It is very harmful and a research is going on about it.
Can kids get the zika virus?
Anyone CAN get the Zika virus if bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus. ... Also - pregnant women who contract the virus will probably pass it to the developing fetus (causing nasty birth defects) so technically that would also be a case of a "kid" getting Zika.
Is zika a sexual disease?
The Zika virus can be transmitted through unprotected sex - primarily from a man to his partner.
Why is zika virus happening?
The zika virus was actually discovered decades ago, it is just moving into the United States, so it is drawing heavier media attention.
Can a Zika virus cause death?
The virus is not know to cause death directly, but sometimes it does cause secondary problems that can lead to death. Zika virus infections have been linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) with a few cases of Zika related GBS resulting in death. Birth defects caused by Zika can be life threatening though.
Is a virus pathogenic?
A Virus IS a type of Pathogen.
Which is potentially a pathogen?
Virus
Is a virus an antigen?
no its a pathogen
What does the Zika virus do?
Zika virus causes flu like symptoms, a rash, blood shot eyes, and can cause microcephaly in unborn babies. It is spread by mosquitos, but after a person is infected, they can also spread it through sexual contact. In some extreme cases, zika can be fatal.
what does Zika virus do?
Zika virus causes flu like symptoms, a rash, blood shot eyes, and can cause microcephaly in unborn babies. It is spread by mosquitos, but after a person is infected, they can also spread it through sexual contact. In some extreme cases, zika can be fatal.
