The Latest Breaking News from Zika

With the southwest monsoon arriving six days earlier than usual and covering the entire country, there is a heightened concern among healthcare providers regarding the expected surge in vector-borne diseases such as Dengue, Malaria, Chikungunya and Zika virus. The early arrival of monsoon rains and increased humidity create ideal conditions…

Monsoon brings with it a much needed respite from the blistering heat of the summer and a host of vector-borne diseases like Zika. Continuous rainfall and the consequent water logging and dampness becomes the ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes, the vector which spreads viruses like Zika. Cases of Zika virus…

As the monsoon season knocks our door, the risk of mosquito-borne diseases also remains high. Diseases such as Zika virus and Dengue pose a significant health risk in tropical regions where stagnant water and hot temperatures provide an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. Understanding their distribution, symptoms and potential complications…

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…

Zika virus is a life-threatening infection that has severe effects on the health and development of the mother and the baby. This infection is caused by the bite of infectious Aedes mosquitoes, mainly Aedes aegypti. The name of the virus comes from the forest named Ziika, originating in Uganda where…

The health-ministry">Union Health Ministry has urged the states to maintain a constant state of vigilance through screening of pregnant women for Zika virus infection and monitoring the growth of the foetus of expecting mothers who have tested positive. Read further on Dynamite News:

Cases of Zika virus infection are rising fast. After a few cases were reported from Pune, Maharashtra, a pregnant woman has tested positive for Zika virus.

A 46-year-old doctor and his teenage daughter have tested positive for the Zika virus. Read further on Dynamite News:

Two cases of Zika virus have been identified in Pune. A 46-year-old doctor and his teenage daughter have tested positive for Zika virus infection in Pune city of Maharashtra, but their health condition is stable, an official told news agency PTI on Wednesday.

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