Zika Fever

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Disease Ontology 12 DOID:0060478 MeSH 43 D000071243 ICD10 32 A92.8

ICD10 via Orphanet 33 U06 Orphanet 58 ORPHA448237 UMLS 71 C0276289

MedlinePlus : ⁴² Zika is a virus that is spread mostly by mosquitoes. A pregnant mother can pass it to her baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. It can spread through sexual contact. There have also been reports that the virus has spread through blood transfusions. There have been outbreaks of Zika virus in the United States, Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, parts of the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Most people who get the virus do not get sick. One in five people do get symptoms, which can include a fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (pinkeye). Symptoms are usually mild, and start 2 to 7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. A blood test can tell whether you have the infection. There are no vaccines or medicines to treat it. Drinking lots of fluids, resting, and taking acetaminophen might help. Zika can cause microcephaly (a serious birth defect of the brain) and other problems in babies whose mothers were infected while pregnant. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that pregnant women do not travel to areas where there is a Zika virus outbreak. If you do decide to travel, first talk to your doctor. You should also be careful to prevent mosquito bites: Use insect repellent Wear clothes that cover your arms, legs, and feet Stay in places that have air conditioning or that use window and door screens Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

MalaCards based summary : Zika Fever, also known as zika virus infection, is related to dengue disease and bacterial conjunctivitis, and has symptoms including fever, rash and headaches. An important gene associated with Zika Fever is PRNT (Prion Locus LncRNA, Testis Expressed). The drugs Contraceptive Agents and Nonoxynol have been mentioned in the context of this disorder. Affiliated tissues include brain, testes and eye.

Disease Ontology : ¹² A viral infectious disease that has material basis in Zika virus, which is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and targets neural progenitor cells and neuronal cells in all stages of maturity and has symptom fever, has symptom rash, has symptom headaches and has symptom joint pain.

NIH Rare Diseases : ⁵² Zika virus infection is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. Zika virus can also be spread from a pregnant mother to her child and through sexual contact with an affected partner. Cases of Zika virus transmission via blood transfusion have also been reported. Zika virus outbreaks are currently occurring in many countries. The illness associated with Zika virus infection is usually mild, with symptoms lasting for several days to a week. The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). However, research has suggested an association between Zika virus infection and Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) in a small percentage of cases. Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause adverse pregnancy outcomes, including microcephaly and other serious brain defects. The full range of health problems associated with Zika virus infection during pregnancy is currently being studied. No vaccine currently exists to prevent Zika virus infection, but there are still ways to protect oneself. The CDC recommends that pregnant women consider postponing travel to Zika-affected areas. People living in or traveling to areas where Zika virus is found should take steps to prevent mosquito bites . Those who have traveled to Zika-affected areas may wish to take steps to prevent sexual transmission of the Zika virus.

CDC : ³ Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus). These mosquitoes bite during the day and night. Zika can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. Infection during pregnancy can cause certain birth defects. There is no vaccine or medicine for Zika.

Wikipedia : ⁷⁴ Zika virus (ZIKV) is a member of the virus family Flaviviridae. It is spread by daytime-active Aedes... more...

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