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ZIKA VIRUS
(ZIKV)
What you need to know
What is Zika Virus Infection?
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Virus belonging to the same family of viruses
with Dengue and Chikungunya but with mild
signs and symptoms.
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It has been linked to unusual increase cases of:
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Microcephaly or small head circumference in infants born
to infected mothers; and
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Guillain-Barré syndrome or muscle weakness due to
nerve damage.
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TRANSMISSION
• Transmitted to people
through the bite of an
infected
mosquito
(Aedes) which also
carries Dengue and
Chikungunya virus.
• Sexual transmission of the disease has been
reported.
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SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
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Nonspecific flu-like symptoms such as fever,
rash, joint pain and sore eyes lasting for 2 -7
days.
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75% of people infected with the virus are
SYMPTOM-FREE!
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Detection of the virus is through a sophisticated
laboratory.
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THE OUTBREAK
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Outbreak occurred in Brazil in 2015 and other
countries in South America.
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It now affects vast areas and other regions as
well.
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World Health Organization has declared the
outbreak as an international public health
emergency.
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TREATMENT
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There is no specific treatment.
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Prevention is to avoid being bitten by the
day-biting mosquito.
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PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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Read about the disease in order to understand it
and be alert for updates and developments.

Avoid getting pregnant while there is an ongoing
outbreak in your area.
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PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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Mosquito preventive measures:
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Use of mosquito repellants, mosquito net is helpful.
Wear light colored clothing covering the exposed areas
of the body.
Removing or clearing potential mosquito breeding
grounds in your surroundings.
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HEALTH DECLARATION CHECKLIST

The medical declaration
checklist issued aboard the
aircraft is the single most
important document that
provides vital information for
the health personnel at the
airport.
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HEALTH DECLARATION CHECKLIST
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Your cooperation by
accurately providing
information in the checklist
will help you and prevent the
spread of the disease to your
family and friends.
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