Zika Virus

Question 1

Which state has Zika virus been reported in ?

Answer 1

Bihar

Question 2

Where was Zika virus first detected in monkeys ?

Answer 2

Uganda

Question 3

When was it first detected in humans ?

Answer 3

1950s

Question 4

Where did the outbreak in 2007 take place ?

Answer 4

Island of Yap, Pacific

Question 5

What is microcephaly ?

Answer 5

A condition where babies are born with underdeveloped brains

Question 6

Where was it observed that Zika virus might be related to microcephaly ?

Answer 6

Brazil, 2015

Question 7

What is another neurological disorder linked to Zika virus ?

Answer 7

Guillian Bairre syndrome

Question 8

What are the two ways by which Zika virus transmits ?

Answer 8

1. Mosquito

2. Sexually

Question 9

Where was the first Zika virus outbreak in India ?

Answer 9

Ahmeadabad - January 2017

Question 10

Where was the second Zika virus outbreak in India ?

Answer 10

Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu - July 2017

Question 11

Which body is monitoring microcephaly at 55 sites ?

Answer 11

RBSK

Question 12

What is the full form of RBSK ?

Answer 12

Rashtirya Bal Swasthak Karyakram

Question 13

Which technical group is tasked to monitor emerging diseases ?

Answer 13

Joint Monitoring Group

Question 14

Who if Joint Monitoring Group under ?

Answer 14

Directorate General of Health Service

Question 15

What has been done on airports and ports to spread awareness on Zika virus ?

Answer 15

Signages

Question 16

What is the name of the surveillance programme that clustering of acute febrile illness in community ?

Answer 16

IDSP -

Integrated Disease SP

Question 17

Which mosquite causes Zika ?

Answer 17

Aedes Aegypti

Question 18

What are the initial symptoms ?

Answer 18

Rashes, Fever, Joint Pain

Question 19

Are there vaccines ?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

What is Guillaine bairre syndrome..?

Answer 20

A condition in which immune system attacks the nerves further leading to paralysis