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Zika Mosquito
Zika Virus Infection in Singapore
Zika is transmit by mosquito bite of an infected Aedes Aegypti and Aedes Albopictus mosquito. The manner is similar to dengue and chikungunya viruses. The virus can also be potentially pass down from a pregnant woman and to her foetus. Infect with the Zika virus during pregnancy can lead to certain complication birth defects which includes microcephaly.
(baby head is smaller than expected)
The Centers for Disease Control have reports indicating that people can get it through sexual transmission. The virus normally remain in the bloodstream of an infected person for approximately a week. And can possibly be present longer in the semen and urinary system.
An Aedes Mosquito species spreads Zika through a bite
Things You Need to Know about Zika Mosquito
Many people infected with Zika barely experience symptoms or will only have mild symptoms. Normally, after two weeks from the infected Mosquito bite, Zika virus will be present. The virus usually causes fever, rashes, red eyes, joint and muscle aches. This will persist for a period of three to 12 days, and the symptoms will usually go away after a week.
Symptoms of the virus are mild, with only one in five infect people experiencing signs of symptomatic illness. Hospital admitted cases are also rare with this infection.
People infected with Zika can be diagnose and it is detectable from a blood test.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention keeps an updated list of countries where Zika outbreaks have occurred. Pregnant women should speak to their gynaecologists if they require to travel to an area by the virus.
Currently there is no vaccine or anti-viral drugs treatment available for Zika in Singapore.
Treatment addresses symptoms, and Zika cases clear up on their own.
Typically Symptoms Can Last Within 4 Days to a Week
Symptoms from Zika Virus in Singapore
An infected Mosquito Aedes usually causes the symptoms to show within 3 days to 2 weeks of biting period. Additionally, since Zika can be spreads through sexual contact, protect yourself by using method like a condom. For most people infected with the virus may have mild or not show any symptoms at all. Statistic have shown that one in five cases may present with the following symptoms:
Fever
Rashes (red spots that may be flat or raised)
Arthralgia (muscle and joint pain)
Headaches
Conjunctivitis (red inflamed eyes)
Currently, There are No Anti-Viral Medication to Treat Zika Virus
Zika Virus Treatment
Treatment for Zika virus infection are address by the type of individual symptoms. They are usually mild for most people. The professional doctor may recommend:
Rest
Drink plenty of water
Take Panadol for fever
If you are pregnant, your Gynaecologists will require you to undergo regular monitoring. This is to watch for foetus progress and detect any abnormalities after the symptoms have passed. If you are not pregnant and confirm with a Zika virus infection the primary focus will be to reduce the symptoms. However, it is useful to resort to vector control efforts for the affected area.
MOH will assist to provide a subsidy for blood test run by the public sector labs as follows:
Subsidised patients at the public health care institutions will pay a rate of $60 if they have Zika symptoms. Patients who need the test but cannot afford it, can approach the medical social worker for further assistance.
Private patients in the public health care institutions will pay the full cost of $150 for the Zika test.
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Protect Yourself Against Zika Infection
Stop the breeding of the Aedes Mosquito remains to be the most effective method. The constant effort with help to control the spread of the Zika and other virus infection. Take precautionary measures to protect yourself, your family and your co-workers. Start removing stagnant water within your Residential Homes and Commercial Business property to prevent Mosquito breeding.
You can prevent Mosquito bites by spraying insect repellent approved by Ministry of Health. Practice wearing long sleeved and covered clothing to limit skin exposure. You can try sleeping in a Mosquito net or installing a wire mesh screened in the rooms. You can also switch on the air-conditioner to keep the Mosquitoes away.
Vector Control is the foundation to reducing the spread of Zika. Just like Dengue fever and Chikungunya fever, we must first prevent and stop the breeding of its vector. You can easily identify Aedes Mosquito by the visible black and white colour stripes on its body
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