In one paragraph, how would you summarize the major causes, risks, and effects of Zika virus to someone who has never heard about the condition?

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Alivia Petty

Biology

1 June, 12:14

In one paragraph, how would you summarize the major causes, risks, and effects of Zika virus to someone who has never heard about the condition?

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Skyler Franklin · Answer 1

Zika is a disease that mosquitos carry. If you are bitten by a mosquito carrying it you could die or end up paralyzed for the rest of you life. The best way to avoid it it to make sure you always put mosquito spray on before you go outside and wear long sleeves and pants if you know mosquitoes are out.

Apollo · Answer 2

Zika virus is spread by a mosquito leading to severe neurological syndrome.

Explanation:

The first incident of zika virus affecting human being was observed in 1950s in Uganda. Zika virus is carried by a vector mosquito named Aedes mosquitoes. This mosquito bites during the day time. Some common symptoms associated with infection of this virus are - conjunctivitis, fever, rash, joint pain and headache. Zika virus is very harmful for a pregnant lady as it may cause miscarriage or premature birth. It is also harmful for newly born babies which my be diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, myelitis etc. Prevention to this virus include - controlling the mosquitoes.