Pediatricians treat Zika virus in children. Zika is a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. It can also be transmitted from a pregnant woman to her child through the placenta or during childbirth. This infection has been on the rise in the last few years and was recently tagged a health emergency by the WHO. In this article, you will learn about the Zika virus, its prevention and treatment in children. Symptoms of Zika At present, the incubation time of the virus (the period from exposure to the onset of symptoms) is not known. The symptoms associated with the Zika virus infection, although milder, are very similar to those of dengue and chikungunya:
Diagnosis of Zika The method for diagnosing Zika virus is PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and isolation from blood samples. The doctors will also take into account the dates of the trip, and the places visited. Risks of complications from Zika Since the spread of the Zika epidemic, health officials have noticed an explosion in the number of cases of microcephaly, a congenital disability where babies are given birth to with unusually small heads and brains. However, the link between Zika and cases of microcephaly is not yet scientifically proven, but there is strong suspicion. This is why some authorities have advised women in countries at risk not to become pregnant and women in other countries who are not to travel to countries at risk. Zika treatment There is currently no vaccine against the Zika virus. According to the WHO, Zika virus disease is usually relatively mild and does not require specific treatment. Affected people need plenty of rest, enough drink, and common pain and fever medications. If symptoms worsen, they should consult a doctor. Contact Gastonia Pediatric Associates, your Gastonia area pediatricians, offers top-quality pediatric care.
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