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Zika has reportedly been a burning issue in Brazil, since its outbreak recently in 2015. Zika is a disease caused by Zika virus. Transmission of this virus has been observed basically through mosquito bites, copulation and from an infected pregnant mother to her child. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: ZIKA – Important News and Facts


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ZIKA Important News and Facts
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Index
  1. Origin and Transmission
  2. ZIKA Symptoms and Potential Risk
  3. Best Defense Practices
  4. Not So Good Practices

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(1) Origin and Transmission
  • Origin
  • Zika has reportedly been a burning issue in
    Brazil since its outbreak recently in 2015
  • Zika is a disease caused by Zika virus
  • Zika is now present in over 23 countries and
    territories in the Americas

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(1) Origin and Transmission
  • Transmission
  • Through mosquito bites
  • Copulation and from an infected pregnant mother
    to her child

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(2) ZIKA Symptoms and Potential
  • Although only a handful of the total Zika
    infected people will fall sick due to mild
    illnesses, this virus has also been reported to
    cause serious damages like Paralysis or Death in
    very few instances.

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(3) Best Defense Practices
  • As Zika virus is noted to disseminate mostly
    through Mosquito bites, it is fairly recommended
    to
  • wear full-sleeved clothes covering most of your
    body parts
  • Sleeping under a mosquito bed net

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(4) Not So Good Practices
  • Do not take aspirin and other non-steroidal,
    anti-inflammatory drugs when infected
  • If you are taking medicine for another medical
    condition, talk to your healthcare provider
    before taking additional medication

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