Zika Virus Flashcards
1
Q
How is the Zika virus transmitted?
A
Aedes mosquito
= arbovirus (transmitted via mosquito/tick)
2
Q
What % of people gwet symptoms with the Zika virus?
A
20%
3
Q
What are the symptoms of the zika virus?
A
Mild rash
Fever
Joint/muscle pain
4
Q
What are some major complciations of the zika virus?
A
- Microcephaly
- Foetal loss
5
Q
Apart from via mosquitos, how else can the zika virus be transmitted?
A
Sexual transmission
6
Q
Where have there been previous outbreaks of the zika virus?
A
Americas, caribbean, pacific
