Zika virus

Zika Cases In Maharashtra: Govt Asks States To Maintain Vigil, Focus On Screening Pregnant Women

Maharashtra have been urged to focus on screening pregnant women for Zika virus and monitor the growth of foetus of expecting mothers who tested positive for the infection.

Jul 03, 2024, 15:04 PM IST

Zika virus cases reported in Pune, total tally rises to six

Zika virus cases are increasing in Pune, Maharashtra. With the virus being confirmed in 2 pregnant women on July 1, the number of patients has increased to 6 in the last 11 days.

Jul 02, 2024, 11:14 AM IST

Zika Virus Majorly Asymptomatic, Identical To Dengue Fever: Experts

In adults, it has been linked to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and is known to affect human Schwann cells, that play an important role in supporting the development, function, and regeneration of peripheral nerves linked to movement, breathing, heartbeat, and digestion, among others.

Jul 01, 2024, 17:00 PM IST

Viral Diseases: Dengue, Zika, And Chikungunya Cases May Rise Due To El Nino, Says WHO

WHO is preparing for the very high probability that 2023 and 2024 will be marked by an El Nino event, which could increase transmission of dengue, Zika and chikungunya, says WHO’s Director-General. 

Jun 23, 2023, 15:30 PM IST

Zika virus: Will India be able to fight an outbreak of the disease? Check what experts have to say

Zika virus: Efforts are now being made to develop a vaccine to fight against the disease, says experts. 

Dec 14, 2022, 07:05 AM IST

Karnataka: What is Zika Virus? Know causes, symptoms and cure

Zika Virus: The symptoms were initially detected as Dengue, however, after she was shifted to the Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences her blood and urine samples were sent to Pune laboratory.

Dec 13, 2022, 16:16 PM IST

In 1st Zika virus case in Karnataka, 5-year-old girl infected - Here's what you need to know

After confirming the first case known case of Zika virus in Karnataka, the state Health Minister asked people to not panic.

Dec 13, 2022, 07:32 AM IST

Zika virus infects 7-year-old Maharashtra girl; Check symptoms, treatment of Zika virus

The health department has informed that the said girl is a resident of Ashramshala in Jhai of Palghar district

Jul 13, 2022, 19:37 PM IST

Zika Virus: Big WARNING! 67 People Tested Positive in THESE States, check causes and SYMPTOMS

Zika Virus: The Zika cases are likely to rise during the monsoons with a surge in mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and chikungunya. From 2017 to 20121, the Zika virus was detected in 16 states and union territories of the country. 

Jul 04, 2022, 12:11 PM IST

Zika Virus knocked in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, got the first patient

After Kanpur, Zika virus has been entered in Unnao. The infection has been confirmed in the first patient in the district. There has been a stir in the health department after the first patient of Zika virus was found in Unnao. This patient was having fever for several days. 3 days ago the sample of this patient was examined in Kanpur, in which the patient has been confirmed to be infected with Zika virus.

Nov 17, 2021, 12:54 PM IST

After Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh's Unnao reports its first Zika Virus case

As per the Unnao CMO, the patient has been shifted to the dengue ward of the district hospital.

Nov 16, 2021, 23:08 PM IST

UP's Kanpur reports 123 Zika virus cases so far, active cases reach 96

Uttar Pradesh`s Kanpur city has reported a total of 123 cases of Zika virus so far, informed Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Amit Mohan Prasad. 

Nov 15, 2021, 06:14 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh: Kanpur records 13 more Zika virus cases

The city has so far recorded 90 Zika virus infections.

Nov 13, 2021, 16:19 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh: 2 people isolated in Lucknow due to Zika Virus

After Kanpur and Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow reported cases of Zika virus on Thursday (November 11). Kanpur had reported its first case of Zika virus after a 57-year-old warrant officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) was diagnosed with the infection in late October.

Nov 12, 2021, 11:20 AM IST

Now, Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow reports 2 cases of Zika virus after Kanpur breaches 100-mark

UP's Kanpur had reported first case of Zika virus in late October. 

Nov 11, 2021, 23:37 PM IST

Zika virus cases cross 100-mark in UP's Kanpur with 16 new infections

Chief medical officer (CMO) Dr Nepal Singh reportedly said that the 16 new patients are residents of Harjinder Nagar, Pokharpur, Tiwaripur Bagiya and Qazi Khera localities in the Chakeri area.

Nov 11, 2021, 07:39 AM IST

CM Yogi's review meeting on Zika Virus with officials in Kanpur

CM Yogi Adityanath is on a visit to Kanpur where he had a review meeting with the officials related to the Zika virus. CM Yogi said that the government is fully prepared for the increasing cases of the Zika virus.

Nov 10, 2021, 15:54 PM IST

No need to panic: UP CM Yogi Adityanath as Zika virus cases cross 100-mark in Kanpur

UP CM reviewed the Zika virus situation in Kanpur and said they have increased the number of health teams. 

Nov 10, 2021, 15:32 PM IST