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Causes of Zika Virus: Cases of Zika virus are increasing in Pune. So far, it has been confirmed in five patients. This Zika virus has also infected a pregnant woman in Pune. The sample of a 6-month pregnant woman was sent for testing. After this, it has been confirmed that although the woman does not have any serious symptoms of the virus, she is being treated under observation. Meanwhile, it is important to know how the Zika virus spreads and can it spread from a pregnant woman to her child?
Doctors say that Zika virus is also a mosquito-borne disease. Like dengue, it is caused by mosquito bites, but the danger in the case of Zika is that it can spread from one person to another. In the area where a case is reported, there is a risk of the infected person spreading it to others. If not treated on time, it can prove to be dangerous.
How did a pregnant woman get infected?
Dr Ankit Kumar, Senior Resident of GTB Hospital, says that the Zika virus can spread from one person to another. In such a situation, it is possible that the pregnant woman came in contact with an infected person. Since four cases of Zika virus have been reported in Pune, it is likely that the virus has spread in some areas. Due to which the woman got infected.
Is the baby also at risk?
Zika virus can also spread from an infected woman to her child, however, if treatment is given according to the prescribed protocol during pregnancy, the risk of infection in the child can be reduced. For this, it is important that the woman is kept under the supervision of doctors and ultrasound is done to detect the movement of the child in the womb.
In such a situation, it is very important to take care of the mother. This is because if the Zika virus enters the child's body, his health can deteriorate. This can cause brain-related problems to the child.
Symptoms of Zika
- Joint pain
- Redness of the eyes
- How to protect yourself
- Do not allow water to collect around the house
- Wear full sleeve clothes
- Do not go to areas where there are infected patients
Take care of your diet
Pregnant women who live in areas where the Zika virus is spread need to be especially careful. Such women should avoid close contact with anyone living in infected areas and get regular health checkups. Because there is no vaccine to prevent this virus, this prevention is extremely important.