Yes, in rare cases, severe complications from Zika virus infection can lead to death. However, the majority of people who are infected with Zika virus experience mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. It is important to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites, especially for pregnant women, as Zika virus can cause birth defects.
Potential side effects of the Zika virus include fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes. In pregnant women, Zika can cause birth defects such as microcephaly in babies.
The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause birth defects and neurological complications. It has been linked to microcephaly in babies born to infected mothers. Public health efforts focus on preventing mosquito bites and controlling the spread of the virus.
The Zika virus can cause a condition called microcephaly in babies, which results in smaller heads and potential developmental issues. This is because the virus can affect the developing brain of the fetus during pregnancy, leading to abnormal growth and potential neurological problems.
The Zika virus has been linked to a rise in cases of microcephaly in babies born in Brazil. Microcephaly is a condition where babies are born with abnormally small heads and underdeveloped brains, leading to lifelong disabilities. This has caused significant concern and public health efforts to prevent the spread of the virus.
The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause birth defects in babies if contracted during pregnancy. It can also lead to other health issues in adults. Public health efforts focus on preventing mosquito bites and controlling the spread of the virus to protect vulnerable populations.
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.
Zika virus has symptoms of a severe flu, along with deeply bloodshot eyes.
The Zika virus can cause birth defects, such as microcephaly, when pregnant women are infected.
Zika is a virus originated in Africa. It is very harmful and a research is going on about it.
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.
The zika virus was actually discovered decades ago, it is just moving into the United States, so it is drawing heavier media attention.
The Zika virus can be transmitted through unprotected sex - primarily from a man to his partner.
Potential side effects of the Zika virus include fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes. In pregnant women, Zika can cause birth defects such as microcephaly in babies.
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.
The pathogen responsible for the Zika virus is the Zika virus itself, which is an arbovirus belonging to the Flavivirus genus. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. The virus can also be transmitted through sexual contact and from mother to fetus during pregnancy. Zika virus infections are often asymptomatic, but can lead to serious birth defects and other health complications.
Damouré Zika died in 2009.
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.