Zika virus link to microcephaly

Scientists say a study involving pregnant women in Brazil "strengthens" the theory that Zika is linked to microcephaly birth defects in babies. The research confirmed the presence of Zika virus in the amniotic fluid of two women who had had Zika-like symptoms during their pregnancies. Brazilian experts...

FOR KEEPING GOOD HEALTH TO KNOW ZIKA VIRUS SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT

Symptoms ·         About 1 in 5 people infected with Zika virus become ill (i.e., develop Zika). ·         The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Other common symptoms...

Awareness of Health, Zika Infection Transmitted by Sex

Zika virus infection transmitted by sex, rather than a mosquito bite, was discovered in Texas, a development sure to complicate plans to contain a global epidemic. The DallasCounty Health and Human Services Department reported that a patient with the Zika virus was infected after havingsex with someone...