Study shows Zika virus potential for treating a childhood cancer
In recent years, it has been discovered that Zika virus, which is carried by mosquitoes, can potentially be used to kill cancer cells.
In recent years, it has been discovered that Zika virus, which is carried by mosquitoes, can potentially be used to kill cancer cells.
A statewide campaign resulted in the collection of several specimens, including the mosquito that was later found to be sick. The findings were made public on October 25
Zika virus (ZIKV) disease (ZVD) is considered to be one of the significant public health diseases of concern post-2016 outbreak in Brazil.
"Scrub typhus spread to people through bites of infected chiggers (larval mites). The most common symptoms of scrub typhus include fever, headache, body aches, and sometimes rashes."
After Kanpur, two more cases of the Zika virus have been confirmed in Uttar Pradesh's state capital Lucknow.
The study has been published in an international peer-reviewed journal 'Molecular Neurobiology'.
The first case of the virus was also confirmed in an IAF personnel on October 23. However, the 22 persons, including the family members, relatives, and close contacts of the first case had tested negative for the virus.
The team of experts will take stock of the ground situation of Zika virus in the state and assess whether the Union Health Ministry's Action Plan for Zika Management is being implemented properly. It will also recommend necessary public health interventions for the management of Zika.
The state health department, headed by the chief minister Miss Mamata Banerjee has formed an expert committee to conduct surveillance on Zika infections.
The order directed authorities to remove solid waste, a breeding ground for Aedes mosquito- vector for the disease.
