This fill is elucidate the Zika virus

1. ZIKA VIRUS DISEASE 🦠🦟🦠
By:
Harish k
The life of Biochemistry Forum ordinator (Social media)
1st M.Sc.Biochemistry,
Annamalai University, Chidambaram
Tamilnadu ,India.

2. • It is single standard RNA virus with genome
of 10,794 kb length.
• Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus
that was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in
monkeys. It was later identified in humans
in 1952 in Uganda .
Zika virus 🦠🦠🦠🦟

3. • Zika virus is spread to people primarily
through the bite of an infected Aedes
species mosquito (Ae. aegypti and Ae.
albopictus).
• One out of 5 people’s developed
symptoms.
• Similar to dengue also spread by same as
vector.
What is Zika virus Disease?

4. • Zika virus was first discovered in 1947
and is named after the Zika Forest in
Uganda.
• In 1952, Zika outbreaks occurred in
Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific
Islands.
• 2015 increased
Where has Zika been found? Or
History

5. • The WHO declared that Zika virus disease
is PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY OF
INTERNATIONAL CONCERN of 1st
February 2016.
PHEIC

6. • Once person has infected .He or She like to
be protected Life long.
Immunity

7. • Zika can be spread through
» Mosquito bites
» From a pregnant woman to her fetus
» Sex with an infected person
» Laboratory exposure
• blood transfusion.
How is Zika spread?

8. » Fever
» Rash
» Headache
» Joint pain
» Conjunctivitis (red eyes)
» Muscle pain
What are the symptoms?

9. • It is not known how often this
happens.
• Infection during pregnancy can
cause damage to the brain,
microcephaly, and congenital
Zika syndrome
• Linked to other problems, such
as miscarriage, stillbirth, and
birth defects.
How can Zika affect pregnancies

10. • Congenital Zika syndrome
» Distinct pattern of birth defects in fetuses and infants
of women infected during pregnancy
» Associated with 5 types of birth defects not seen or
rarely seen with other infections during pregnancy
• Severe microcephaly(small head size) resulting in a partially
collapsed skull
• Decreasedbrain tissue with brain damage
• Damage to the back of the eye with a specific patternof scarring
and increased pigment
• Limited range of joint motion, such as clubfoot
• Too much muscle tone restricting body movementsoonafter birth
How can Zika affect pregnancies?

11. • GBS is an uncommon sickness of the
nervous system
• Own immune system damage the nerve
cell cause the Muscles weakness and
paralysis.
Does Zika cause Guillain-Barré
syndrome (GBS)?

12. • The Zika virus attacts the Brain stem
cell.So, Do not grow the brain cells . It’s
leads to the Microcephaly problem are
occur.And some problems are linked like
• 1.Seizure , Developed delayed such as
Speech, Sitting, Standing and walking.
2.Intelectual disability
3.Vision and hearing problem
4.Feeding problem
5.Problem with movement and balance
How does Zika virus cause the
Microcephaly

13. • A doctor or other healthcare
provider will ask about any
recent travel and any signs and
symptoms.
• A blood or urine test can confirm
a Zika infection.
How is Zika diagnosed?

14. • 3 to 14 days
Incubation period of Zika virus

15. • There is no specific treatment
• Treat the symptoms
» Rest
» Drink fluids to prevent dehydration
» Do not take aspirin or other non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
» Take acetaminophen (Tylenol®) to reduce
fever and pain
How is Zika treated?

16. • Protect yourself from mosquito
bites. During the first week of
illness,
What to do if you have Zika

17. PREVENTION
Protect from mosquito bites
1. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long
pants.Protect
2. control mosquitoes outside your home
3. Control mosquitoes inside your home
4. Use insect repellents
5. Protect your family

19. PREVENTION
Preventing sexual transmission

20. • Condoms can reduce the chance of getting
Zika from sex.
» Includes male and female condoms.
» Condoms should be used from start to
finish, every time during vaginal, anal, and
oral sex and the sharing of sex toys.
About sexual transmission
Protect your partner