Zika Virus Advisory

• Zika virus disease (ZVD) is an emerging viral disease transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, the same mosquito that transmit Dengue. • Zika virus was first indentified in Uganda in 1947. Outbreaks of ZVD have been recorded in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. • ZVD presents as mild fever, rash, headache, body ache, joint pain and conjunctivitis occurring about 2-7 days after the bite of infected mosquito. Clinical Manifestation is similar to Dengue. • Three outbreaks of ZVD have been reported from India, Jan. 2017 Ahmedabad, Feb. 2017, Khrishnagiri, Tamilnadu and the current ongoing outbreaks (Sept. 2018) in Jaipur, Rajasthan. • ZVD is usually a relatively mild infection and requires no specific treatment, people sick with Zika virus should get plenty of fluids, rest and symptomatic treatment • Recent Dengue outbreak, as of now is contained and confined to Dimapur District. • All vector control measures for ZVD are in place and is the same as for Dengue. • Surveillance mechanism of various wings of the Health and Family Welfare Department is in place. • However, it is advised to postpone or take extra precaution for travel to Rajasthan especially Jaipur till outbreak is contained. • High risk group include, persons with co-morbid conditions like diabetes, chronic Respiratory illness, HT, immune disorders, people above 65 years and pregnant women. • For any quries contact IDSP Mob No. 8413095255 or email:nlssu.idsp@nic.in

Issued in public interest by Directorate of Health & Family Welfare