Minister in charge of Raichur district leads fight against Zika

Health By Chetana Belagere December 16, 2022 Read the article

Karnataka is taking all possible measures to prevent the spread of the Zika virus after the state recently reported its first case of the infection.

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Shankar Patil Munenakoppa, the minister in charge Raichur, held a detailed discussion on steps to prevent the spread of the virus.

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The Karnataka health department should take initiatives to control the breeding mosquitoes and create awareness, the minister said.

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The Zika virus, closely related to dengue, is transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes in humans.

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Clinical illness is usually mild. So far there have been no reports of severe disease, hospitalisation or deaths.

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Those who were recently in an area with active Zika transmission, or have had unprotected sex with someone confirmed to have it, should test for the virus.

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Pregnant women should take care as the virus can pass to the foetus with severe impact on the foetus’s brain, eyes and growth.

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There is no vaccine available for Zika virus. The virus can be treated with common pain and fever medicines, rest and plenty of water.

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Primary prevention is to reduce exposure to mosquitoes through measures including using insect repellents and physical barriers.

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If symptoms worsen, seek medical advice.

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