An officer posted in the Air Force has been found infected with the Zika virus
There is already an outbreak of deadly coronavirus in the country. Meanwhile, another dangerous virus has also knocked. After Kerala, now the first case of Zika virus has been reported in Uttar Pradesh. The first case of Zika virus infection has been reported so far in Kanpur, UP.
An officer posted in the Indian Air Force (IAF) has been found infected with this virus. A senior health department official said on Sunday that an Air Force warrant officer was tested for Zika virus infection and has been confirmed to be infected. He said that the Health Department and Municipal Corporation officials have been alerted to deal with the situation and prevent panic and apart from this, several teams have been assigned to check the spread of the virus.
Kanpur CMO Dr Nepal Singh said that the Air Force Warrant Officer, who was suffering from fever for the past several days, was admitted to the Air Force Hospital after having mysterious symptoms. He said that the blood sample was collected and sent to Pune for proper examination, which confirmed that he was infected with Zika virus. He said that this report came on Saturday. The CMO also said that 22 more samples of people coming in contact with the patient and having similar symptoms have been sent for examination.
What are the symptoms of Zika Virus?
According to the official website of the World Health Organization (WHO), Zike virus disease is mainly caused by a virus spread by Aedes mosquitoes, which bite during the day. The symptoms of Zika are similar to those of dengue and are generally mild. These include fever, rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, restlessness, or headache. Symptoms usually last for 2-7 days. Most people with Zika virus infection do not develop symptoms. An increased risk of neurological risk is associated with Zika virus infection in adults and children, including Guillain-Barré syndrome, neuropathy, and myelitis.
Virus found in Uganda for the first time
Zika virus is a mosquito-transmitted flavivirus, first detected in monkeys in Uganda in 1947. Whereas in the year 1952 it was recognized in humans in Uganda and Tanzania. Outbreaks of Zika virus disease have spread to Africa, America, Asia and the Pacific.
Prevention and treatment
There is no specific treatment or vaccine for the Zika virus, and research on the Zika vaccine is ongoing. The United Nations health agency recommends people with symptoms get plenty of rest, drink fluids, and treat pain and fever with common medications. The WHO says that Zika virus infection can be prevented only by avoiding mosquito bites. Special attention should be paid to preventing mosquito bites in pregnant women, women of reproductive age and young children.
