The monsoon has arrived in some states of the country. The risk of dengue fever increases during the rainy season. Its cases are reported every year. Amidst the threat of dengue, cases of the Zika virus have also been reported. Cases of the Zika virus have been reported in Pune. Like dengue, this disease is also caused by mosquito bites.
The monsoon has arrived in some states of India. There is a possibility of rain in many areas in the coming days. The disease that poses the highest risk in this rainy season is dengue. Its cases are reported in India every year. Some patients also die. At present, there have been no cases of dengue, but in the meantime, two cases of the Zika virus have been confirmed in the country. Both of these cases have been reported in Pune. Zika virus is also caused by mosquito bites like dengue; although its cases are fewer than dengue, it is also a dangerous disease.
There is also a risk of mosquitoes spreading the Zika virus during the rainy season. In such a situation, doctors have advised people to remain alert. Both dengue and zika are viral diseases and are caused by mosquito bites, but there is a difference in their symptoms and the damage they cause to the body. In such a situation, you should know the difference between the symptoms of these two diseases. To know this, we have talked to experts.
What is the difference between dengue and zika?
Studies say's that these mosquito-borne viruses Zika and dengue fever are developing in countries around the world. Dengue can cause hemorrhagic fever, and Zika can lead to devastating congenital neurological defects. The Zika virus spreads due to the bite of the Aedes albopictus mosquito. This disease is contagious, which means that it spreads from one patient to another. Anyone can get a zika infection. If any individual comes into contact with an infected patient, the virus spreads. Zika is a type of RNA virus and can also go from a pregnant mother to her child through the umbilical cord. Zika virus can also spread from one person to another through blood infection.
Symptoms of the Zika virus
- Mild fever
- Body rashes
- Redness in the eyes
- Muscle and joint pain
- Headache
Dengue
Like the Zika virus, dengue is also caused by mosquito bites. But it does not spread from one person to another. Some patients may have a low platelet count after being infected with dengue. This can lead to serious illness. The risk of dengue increases because water accumulates in many places during monsoons. This creates a place for mosquitoes to breed. Dengue gets cured in most cases within a week, but in some cases, it can also cause shock syndrome, which is fatal.
Symptoms of dengue fever
- High fever
- Body or joint pain
- Headache
- Stomach ache
- Extreme fatigue
- Vomiting
- Low platelet count
How to prevent it
The way to prevent both diseases is the same. Do not let water accumulate anywhere around your house or in the house. Wear full-sleeved clothes. If someone is showing symptoms of Zika, avoid coming into contact with that patient. If there is a headache or muscle pain along with a fever, go to the hospital immediately.