The Zika virus, a viral illness, like Dengue and Chikungunya, predominantly transmitted by bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, has become a significant global health concern, especially for pregnant women and women of reproductive age. This virus is also transmitted through sexual intercourse and from an infected mother to her baby during pregnancy.
Approximately 80% of Zika virus infections are asymptomatic or present with mild symptoms such as fever, rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise, and headache. These symptoms typically last for a few days to a week and are often indistinguishable from other viral infections.
