VisualBest outlines the cause and effects of Zika, the latest deadliest disease to hit the world.

1. Zika, one among the many health threats on the planet, is a
mosquito borne disease. The virus is spread primarily through the
bite of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. These are the same mosquitoes
that cause diseases like dengue and chikungunya.
VIRUS

2. ORIGIN AND SPREAD
Virus spread to
Mexico, raising a
concern in the United
States of America.
1947 1966 1970 2013 2015
First outbreak of
Zika virus was
identified in Africa
It spread to
Southeast Asia
It hit French
Polynesia
It hit Brazil and
Colombia
It covered Pakistan, India,
Indonesia and Malaysia

3. Brazil Recife
Pernambuca state
Rio De Janeiro
countries in the
Americas have
active Zika virus
transmission
23 4Kcases of
microcephaly,
the serious linked to
Zika, has been
recorded in Brazil

4. SYMPTOMS
Headache
Joint pain
Fatigue
Skin rash
Conjunctivitis
Mild fever

5. TRANSMISSION
Blood transfusionAedes species
mosquito bite
Sexual contact

6. victims shows signs
of infection
cases are rare
1out of 4 Complication Associated with a
higher incidence of
miscarriages
Infection symptoms develop after
531 7
of mosquito bite
2-7days
!

7. ALARMING EFFECTS
Physical disorder and neurological syndrome in new-born babies,
born to women who are infected with the virus
Abnormally small heads Incomplete brain development
!

8. PREVENTION
Use insect repellant that are
approved by Environmental
Protection Agency
Wear full-length
clothing to avoid
skin exposure
Use mosquito net
while sleeping
Use mosquito
screens in windows
and doors
Empty still water
from tyres, buckets
and pots
Cover containers
that store water
with a lid
Stay in
air-conditioned
places

9. TREATMENT
No vaccine or specific drug
available
Visit doctor for
proper advice
Symptomatic treatment includes high intake of
fluid, bed rest and medicines for pain relief
Do not consume aspirin and non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs
!

10. Edited by: Soumi Pandey
Sources:
Designed by: Santosh Kushwaha
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