A Science Article on Zika Virus
Fever, skin rashes, conjunctivitis (red eyes), muscle and joint pain, malaise, headache – are mild symptoms of the virus and requires no specific treatment. These may not impose alarm to people. Amidst, this plague hides a very concerning threat to the fruit inside a woman’s womb.               Zika virus is a mosquito-transmitted virus, primarily by Aedes mosquitoes. Aedes mosquitos are ones who are also responsible for dengue and chikungunya, they usually bite during the day. Symptoms typically pass within a week, but imposes greater danger to infected gravid woman. Some studies show link between Zika virus and neurological disorders or birth defects, such as:
MicrocephalyA birth defect where a baby’s head is smaller than expected when compared to normal babies. Often have smaller brains that might not have developed properlyGuillain-Barre Syndrome(GBS)An uncommon sickness of the nervous system in which a person’s own immune system damages the nerve cells. Can cause weakness of the arms and legs and, in severe cases, will lead to paralysis and affect function of breathing muscles.Eye defectsHearing lossDwarfism or shortness in heightMental Retardation              Transmission of Zika virus sexually, can also be possible. These are ways to prevent Zika virus and ensure a safe pregnancy: