Zika Virus Flashcards
Which state has Zika virus been reported in ?
Bihar
Where was Zika virus first detected in monkeys ?
Uganda
When was it first detected in humans ?
1950s
Where did the outbreak in 2007 take place ?
Island of Yap, Pacific
What is microcephaly ?
A condition where babies are born with underdeveloped brains
Where was it observed that Zika virus might be related to microcephaly ?
Brazil, 2015
What is another neurological disorder linked to Zika virus ?
Guillian Bairre syndrome
What are the two ways by which Zika virus transmits ?
- Mosquito
2. Sexually
Where was the first Zika virus outbreak in India ?
Ahmeadabad - January 2017
Where was the second Zika virus outbreak in India ?
Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu - July 2017
Which body is monitoring microcephaly at 55 sites ?
RBSK
What is the full form of RBSK ?
Rashtirya Bal Swasthak Karyakram
Which technical group is tasked to monitor emerging diseases ?
Joint Monitoring Group
Who if Joint Monitoring Group under ?
Directorate General of Health Service
What has been done on airports and ports to spread awareness on Zika virus ?
Signages
What is the name of the surveillance programme that clustering of acute febrile illness in community ?
IDSP -
Integrated Disease SP
Which mosquite causes Zika ?
Aedes Aegypti
What are the initial symptoms ?
Rashes, Fever, Joint Pain
Are there vaccines ?
No
What is Guillaine bairre syndrome..?
A condition in which immune system attacks the nerves further leading to paralysis
