About zika virus, How to treat, and how to avoid.

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2. WHAT IS ZIKA? [WHO (SEP 6, 2016 )]
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ZIKA virus disease is caused by a
virus transmitted primarily by Aedes
mosquitoes.

3. WHEN YOU KNOW?
 Conjunctivitis
 Rash
 Joint Pain
 Fever
 Headache
 Muscle Pain
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4. WHEN YOU KNOW?
 How long
symptoms last?
 When to see a
doctor or
healthcare
provider?
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5. HOW TO TREAT?
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There is no specific
medicine or vaccine.
Take steps to protect
yourself from
exposure to the
person’s blood and
body fluids (urine,
stool, vomit)

6. HOW TO TREAT?
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• Get plenty of rest.
• Drink fluids to
prevent
dehydration.
• Take medicine
such as
Paracetamol to
reduce fever and
pain.

7. HOW TO TREAT?
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• Do not take aspirin
and other non-
steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs
• Talk to your
healthcare provider
before taking
additional
medication

8. REFERENCES
 World Health Organization (WHO) -
Sep 6, 2016 :
www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/zik
a/en/
 Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC): ZIKA Virus:
https://www.cdc.gov/zika/about/index.html
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