<p>The Indian government on Wednesday (Jul 3) issued an advisory to all states amid a rise in reported cases of Zika virus. The health ministry highlighted the need for maintaining a constant vigil over the situation in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus. It was first identified in monkeys in Uganda in 1947 and was later found in humans in 1952. It is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, which are also known to transmit infections like dengue and chikungunya.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mosquito bites are the most common way the Zika virus spreads, mother to child transmission also happens during pregnancy or around the time of birth, the virus also spreads through sexual intercourse with an infected person and it can be transmitted via blood transfusion, but it is quite rare.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/zika-virus-cases-in-india-pregnant-women-among-infected-experts-tell-wion-about-preventive-measures-737211">Zika virus cases in India: Pregnant women among infected, experts tell WION about preventive measures</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The majority of people infected with the Zika virus do not show symptoms. However, if symptoms do occur, they are: fever, rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis (red eyes) and muscle pain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pune, a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, has reported at least eight cases of Zika virus infection, a health official confirmed on Tuesday (Jul 2). Two patients among them are pregnant women.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Zika virus and pregnant women</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Dr Atul Goel, Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued the advisory and in addition to that, he asked health facilities to identify a nodal officer to monitor and act to keep the premises free of Aedes mosquito infestation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The states have been advised to alert the clinicians for close monitoring as Zika is associated with microcephaly and neurological consequences in the foetus of the aﬀected pregnant women.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"States are urged to instruct the health facilities in the aﬀected areas or those catering cases from aﬀected areas to screen the pregnant women for Zika virus infection, monitor the growth of the fetus of expecting mothers who have tested positive for Zika and act as per Central Government Guidelines," the government advised.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"States were also instructed to advise health facilities/hospitals to identify a nodal officer to monitor and act to keep the premises Aedes mosquito-free," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The Indian government on Wednesday (Jul 3) issued an advisory to all states amid a rise in reported cases of Zika virus. The health ministry highlighted the need for maintaining a constant vigil over the situation in the country.

The Indian government on Wednesday (Jul 3) issued an advisory to all states amid a rise in reported cases of Zika virus. The health ministry highlighted the need for maintaining a constant vigil over the situation in the country. The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus. It was first identified in monkeys in Uganda in 1947 and was later found in humans in 1952. It is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, which are also known to transmit infections like dengue and chikungunya. Mosquito bites are the most common way the Zika virus spreads, mother to child transmission also happens during pregnancy or around the time of birth, the virus also spreads through sexual intercourse with an infected person and it can be transmitted via blood transfusion, but it is quite rare. Also read: Zika virus cases in India: Pregnant women among infected, experts tell WION about preventive measures The majority of people infected with the Zika virus do not show symptoms. However, if symptoms do occur, they are: fever, rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis (red eyes) and muscle pain. Pune, a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, has reported at least eight cases of Zika virus infection, a health official confirmed on Tuesday (Jul 2). Two patients among them are pregnant women. #HealthForAll Union Health Ministry Issues Advisory to States in view of #ZikaVirus cases from Maharashtra States urged to maintain a state of constant vigil through screening of pregnant women for Zika virus infection and monitoring the growth of foetus of expecting mothers… — Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) July 3, 2024 × Zika virus and pregnant women Dr Atul Goel, Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued the advisory and in addition to that, he asked health facilities to identify a nodal officer to monitor and act to keep the premises free of Aedes mosquito infestation. The states have been advised to alert the clinicians for close monitoring as Zika is associated with microcephaly and neurological consequences in the foetus of the aﬀected pregnant women. Also read: Explainer: Experts tell why kidney stone cases rise among young people due to heatwave "States are urged to instruct the health facilities in the aﬀected areas or those catering cases from aﬀected areas to screen the pregnant women for Zika virus infection, monitor the growth of the fetus of expecting mothers who have tested positive for Zika and act as per Central Government Guidelines," the government advised. "States were also instructed to advise health facilities/hospitals to identify a nodal officer to monitor and act to keep the premises Aedes mosquito-free," it added. (With inputs from agencies)

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