First Zika virus reported in UP

• Zika virus is a mosquito-borne Flavivirus that was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys.
• It was later identified in humans in 1952 in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania.
• The first recorded outbreak of Zika virus disease was reported from the Island of Yap (Federated States of Micronesia) in 2007.
• In March 2015; Brazil reported a large outbreak of rash illness, soon identified as Zika virus infection, and in July 2015, found to be associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome.

What is Zika Virus disease? Discuss the steps taken by the Government to check the spread of Zika virus disease in India. (150 Words)

Approach:

• Introduce by defining Zika Virus
• Enumerate how Zika affects humans
• Enumerate the steps taken by the Government to control the spread of the virus
• Conclusion