{"id":2445,"date":"2016-09-02T17:03:31","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T11:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/?p=2445"},"modified":"2020-10-19T17:01:56","modified_gmt":"2020-10-19T11:31:56","slug":"zika-virus-india-symptoms-risks-prevent-spread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/zika-virus-india-symptoms-risks-prevent-spread\/","title":{"rendered":"As Zika Virus Nears India, Know the Symptoms, Risks, and Ways to Prevent its Spread"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The World Health Organization had recently declared the Zika virus a global public health threat. \u00a0More than 150 cases have been confirmed in Singapore until now.\u00a0 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US have already added Singapore to its list of countries affected by the Zika virus. \u00a0Malaysia also confirmed its first case of Zika infection on September 1, 2016.\u00a0 When neighboring countries are reeling under the pressure to control the spread of the Zika virus, India should also be gearing up for a Zika outbreak in the near future.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2446\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ahilliker\/5813979420\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2446 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/mosquito.jpg\" alt=\"Mosquito\" width=\"480\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/mosquito.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/mosquito-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/mosquito-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Adam Hilliker<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The monsoons are in full swing across the country, making it the perfect place for mosquitoes to breed.\u00a0 If you didn\u2019t know, mosquitoes are the agents of Zika transmission. \u00a0When a female <em>Aedis<\/em> mosquito bites an individual who has already been infected, the mosquito turns into a carrier of the disease, passing it on to every other individual it bites. \u00a0Thus, India&#8217;s tropical climate and the current wet weather increase the chances of a Zika flare-up.<\/p>\n<h1>Zika Virus: Symptoms and Risks to Pregnant Women<\/h1>\n<p>The symptoms of Zika fever are either mild or non-existent. \u00a0Patients normally complain of fever, pain in the joints, red eyes, and rashes which may persist for a week. \u00a0Since most adults are unharmed, we may wonder what all the hype about Zika fever is. \u00a0Certain adults affected by the Zika virus have developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a nervous disorder that can even cause temporary paralysis.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2451\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2451\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/sswain_1999\/8478010601\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2451 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/microcephaly.jpg\" alt=\"Child affected with microcephaly\" width=\"480\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/microcephaly.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/microcephaly-300x290.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2451\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Sadasiv Swain<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But the biggest threat Zika poses is to pregnant women. They can transfer the disease to the unborn child and this has been known to cause microcephaly, a congenital condition that inhibits head growth in the baby.\u00a0 The virus attacks the fetal nerve cells, resulting in brain malformations and other birth effects. \u00a0Zika virus has also been found to increase the risk of miscarriage.<\/p>\n<p>Pregnant women in the countries affected by the Zika virus have been advised by their governments to delay getting pregnant. \u00a0Also, pregnant women are advised against traveling to Zika-affected countries.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2447\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2447 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/blood-test.jpg\" alt=\"Blood test\" width=\"480\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/blood-test.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/blood-test-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/blood-test-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Wellcome Images<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There is neither a vaccine nor a specific treatment method for Zika fever. \u00a0Over-the-counter antipyretics and painkillers have been found to relieve patients of the symptoms. \u00a0So, the safest bet is to reduce the risk of infection.<\/p>\n<h2>Preventing the Spread of Zika Virus<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2448\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2448\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/astrid\/14463669306\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2448 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/airports.jpg\" alt=\"Airport \" width=\"480\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/airports.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/airports-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/airports-326x235.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Astrid Westvang<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Officials should impose strict Zika-screening at airports, especially the travelers arriving from countries affected by the Zika virus. \u00a0There is a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/zika\/geo\/active-countries.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">list<\/a> of countries that pregnant women should avoid traveling to.<\/p>\n<p>Zika virus is also known to spread from one person to another through sexual contact. \u00a0So, practicing safe sex is another way to lower your risk of acquiring Zika fever.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2449\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2449\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bwjones\/2173854955\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2449 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/blood-donation.jpg\" alt=\"Before donating blood\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/blood-donation.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/blood-donation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/blood-donation-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Bryan Jones<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since they also spread through blood transfusions, people who have recently traveled to Zika-affected countries should be banned from donating blood.<\/p>\n<p>Since mosquitoes are vectors of many infectious diseases, taking precaution not only reduces the risk of you acquiring Zika fever, but also reduces your chances of catching dengue, malaria, chikungunya, and yellow fever, all of which are transmitted by the same type of mosquito. \u00a0The fact that these mosquitoes are active during the day does not mean that they don&#8217;t bite at night.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2450\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2450\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nordelch\/14661720233\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2450 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/flower-pots.jpg\" alt=\"Flower-pots\" width=\"480\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/flower-pots.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/flower-pots-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/flower-pots-177x118.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Udo Schroter<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The spreading of Zika can be reduced by controlling the breeding of mosquitoes.\u00a0 Commercial and residential premises should be regularly inspected so that they don\u2019t become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. \u00a0Mosquitoes lay eggs wherever there is stagnant water, such as in puddles, tyres, buckets, flowerpots, and even trash cans that hold even a little amount of water.\u00a0 Upturning objects that can retain water will be an effective way to combat the breeding of mosquitoes in your neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>Lately, the civic bodies in cities have increased fogging. \u00a0For those who are skeptical of the fogging technique, World Health Organization had declared that fogging will not harm human beings in any way.\u00a0\u00a0The amount of insecticide in it is very low and it is dispersed in quantities that can only kill something as small as a mosquito. \u00a0It has been found to have no adverse health effects.<\/p>\n<p>Mosquito-proofing the windows and doors of your house will keep them out. Wearing clothes that cover your arms and legs and using mosquito repellent when stepping outdoors are simple ways to make sure you don&#8217;t get bitten.<\/p>\n<p>Stay healthy, stay safe!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Editor&#8217;s note:<\/p>\n<p>Also, read \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/sex-and-indian-importance-sex-education-safe-sex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sex and the Indian<\/a>\u00a0to know\u00a0about the importance of sex education in India.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The World Health Organization had recently declared the Zika virus a global public health threat. \u00a0More than 150 cases have been confirmed in Singapore until now.\u00a0 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US have already added Singapore to its list of countries affected by the Zika virus. \u00a0Malaysia also confirmed its first [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":2452,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2445","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>As Zika Virus Nears India, Know the Symptoms, Risks, and Ways to Prevent its Spread | SingledOut by Jodi365.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"World Health Organization recently declared the Zika virus a global public health threat. 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