5 individuals, including a pregnant woman, test positive for Zika virus in Pune, Maharashtra.
Zika virus, similar to dengue fever, is majorly asymptomatic and transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, which also spread dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever. Around 80% of Zika cases are asymptomatic, while symptoms, if present, include mild fever, rashes, headache, and joint pain, lasting 2-7 days. The virus has infected five individuals in Pune, Maharashtra, and a pregnant woman has also tested positive, prompting increased surveillance in affected areas.
June 30, 2024
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