MANAGEMENT OF ZIKA VIRUS

Virus is transmitted by infected


mosquitoes that act as vectors to infect individuals during a mosquito bite.


The viruses are not reported to be transmitted from person to person, although


theoretically this could happen in some rare instances (blood transfusions,


organ transplants, sexual contact, and from mother to fetus). Some


investigators suggest that transfer of Zika virus may be transmitted by sexual


contact more frequently than first suspected, thus providing another way the


virus is transmitted. Because sexual transfer of this virus may be more


frequent, physicians are recommending the use of condoms to protect uninfected


sex partners from getting the disease. The


incubation period for Zika viruses is about three to 12 days after the mosquito


bite. Symptoms may last about four to seven days. Approximately 60%- 80% of


infections do not produce any symptoms or signs. The incubation period for the


virus infection transmitted by sexual contact is under investigation.