Question

65. With reference to ‘Zika virus’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Zika virus disease is transmitted primarily by physical contact.
2. There is no medicine or vaccine for Zika.
3. Skin rash, muscle and joint pain are some of the symptoms of the zika virus disease.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2 and 3
• C. Only 1 and 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only 2 and 3

Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes. People with Zika virus disease can have symptoms including mild fever, skin rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise or headache. These symptoms normally last for 2-7 days. There is scientific consensus that Zika virus is a cause of microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Links to other neurological complications are also being investigated. Till date no vaccine or medicine has been proven effective for Zika disease.