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Abstract

ZIKA VIRUS: AN ALARMING TERROR OF PRESENT DAY

Siddhanadham Arun Satyadev*, Venkata Raj Kumar Prava, Aparna Koduru, Karishma

ABSTRACT

Zika is an important virus which is discussed the most in recent years. It is creating terror in many parts of the world. It is very important to have a focus on this virus as it is not only infecting adults but also causing birth defects in infants. It is caused by the virus ?Zika? which is a flavivirus. It is mainly transmitted through mosquitoes which act as a vector. This virus is transmitted by mosquito Aedes species of mosquitoes. This virus is transmitted by similar mosquito which causes chikungunya, and dengue. This virus has potential to cause severe health hazards in both infants and adults. Most common defect caused by this virus is microcephaly in infants. Mostly zika virus transmitted from mother to child. The present review deals with the introduction of zika, its structure, geographical distribution, symptoms and treatment. As zika virus is fast approaching many tropical countries where the vector is widely available. Mostly pregnant women and infants are prone to this virus. Government of India should take proper preventive measures to cease outbreak of zika.

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