Q31. Consider the following statements:
- In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue
- Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.
- Zika Virus:
- Zika virus disease is transmitted in tropical regions by the same mosquito (Aedes species mosquito) that transmits dengue.
- Aedes species mosquitos also spread chikungunya viruses. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Zika virus disease is transmitted through bites, but it can also be transmitted through intrauterine infection.
- Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible even if the infected person is asymptomatic at the time. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- It was discovered in 1947 in Zika Forest, Uganda.
- There is currently no specific treatment or vaccine for Zika.
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