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Zika fever, also known as Zika virus disease or simply Zika, is an infectious disease caused by the Zika virus. [1] Most cases have no symptoms, but when present they are usually mild and can resemble dengue fever. [1] [4] Symptoms may include fever, red eyes, joint pain, headache, and a maculopapular rash.
The infection, known as Zika fever or Zika virus disease, often causes no or only mild symptoms, similar to a very mild form of dengue fever. [5] While there is no specific treatment, paracetamol (acetaminophen) and rest may help with the symptoms. [8]
In approximately one in five cases, Zika virus infections result in Zika fever, a minor illness that causes symptoms such as fever and a rash. [11] [12] Prior to the outbreak, Zika was considered a mild infection, as most infections are asymptomatic, making it difficult to determine precise estimates of the number of cases. [13]
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The majority of people with West Nile virus do not present with symptoms, but about one in five will experience fever along with headaches, body aches, joint pain, diarrhea, vomiting, or a rash.
Researchers in the United States have shown for the first time they can safely and effectively infect human volunteers with Zika virus, a step towards learning more about the disease and ...
Zika virus vaccine clinical trials are to be conducted and established. There are efforts being put toward advancing antiviral therapeutics against zika virus for swift control. Present day Zika virus treatment is symptomatic through antipyretics and analgesics. Currently there are no publications regarding viral drug screening.
Dengue fever: Clinical diagnosis Treatment depends on the symptoms. Yes: Green algae Desmodesmus armatus Desmodesmus infection No Dientamoeba fragilis: Dientamoebiasis: No Corynebacterium diphtheriae: Diphtheria: Laboratory criteria Isolation of C. diphtheriae culture; Histopathologic diagnosis; Toxin demonstration In vivo tests (guinea pig ...