The Zika Virus Guide

Watch out a new virus outbreak is now becoming most feared infectious disease in the world. It is the Zika virus! We must better be equipping with the knowledge of the particular virus which is constantly spreading through the world. Why not download this new The Zika Virus Guide app from the play store!
Zika virus or (ZIKV) is a member of the virus family Flaviviridae and the genus Flavivirus. It is spread by daytime-active Aedes mosquitoes, such as A. aegypti and A. albopictus. Its name comes from the Zika Forest of Uganda, where the virus was first isolated in 1947. Zika virus is related to the dengue, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. Since the 1950s, it has been known to occur within a narrow equatorial belt from Africa to Asia. From 2007 to 2016, the virus spread eastward, across the Pacific Ocean to the Americas, leading to the 2015–16 Zika virus epidemic.

The Zika Virus Guide helps us to know more on the infection, known as Zika fever or Zika virus disease, often causes no or only mild symptoms, similar to a very mild form of dengue fever. While there is no specific treatment, paracetamol (acetaminophen) and rest may help with the symptoms. As of 2016, the illness cannot be prevented by medications or vaccines. Zika can also spread from a pregnant woman to her fetus. This can result inmicrocephaly, severe brain malformations, and other birth defects. Zika infections in adults may result rarely in Guillain–Barré syndrome.

The Zika Virus Guide app also offers us to learn more on how the virus is transmitted throughout the world and how to prevent the virus from spreading near you home or housing area. Share this useful app among your family, friends and the community to help them understand what is going on and get update with the latest news on this new disease as it is really important and take precaution if any symptoms might lead to Zika infection. If you are a pregnant mother please consult with the doctor and take a medical check for the unborn baby. Follow The Zika Virus Guide if you infected with the disease and remember always to follow the doctor’s orders and take your medicine with you at all time. Rest is important to not stress out your body.

Download your Zika Virus Guide app now! Who knows a simple information app can bring a different in saving a person lives.