Avoid Zika Virus With This Way

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This is the virus that now become something scary by many people will certainly be a problem especially for pregnant women. Zika virus is a type of virus that can be transmitted by Aedes mosquito bites. The mosquitoes usually bite humans during the day, but also at night.

In addition through the mosquito, the zika virus can be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy. However, for this time, has not been reported there have been cases where transmission occurs the virus Zika from breast milk. In addition, recently mentioned Zika virus can be transmitted through blood transfusions and sexual contact.

For the moment, has not found vaccines for the treatment of zika virus from researchers so that can be done is to prevent mosquito bites and knowing the symptoms caused. Here are some ways that you can apply to prevent Zika virus:

1. In pregnant women, the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) prohibits pregnant women at any trimester to visit areas of endemic zika virus. In women who want to conceive any time it is advisable to consult with a doctor before visiting these areas endemic virus.

2. Zika Virus can survive in the blood for a week after being infected. Therefore, if you are infected with a zika virus, it is very important to do the handling as soon as possible in order not to spread the virus to others.

3. When you travel to endemic countries (the affected country like brazil, suriname and etc. ) Zika virus, you are advised to:
a)Use anti mosquito lotion.
b) Stay in the area that has the window closed and there is a AC.
c) using the usual long shirt and trousers.

4. if You live in endemic areas of zika virus, things that you can do is to prevent the growth of mosquitoes by minimizing the puddle at home, keep the stuff you don't need, don't a lot of hanging clothes. use mosquito netting when sleeping.

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