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Zika virus : Health Booklet

Update: September 2016 – Travelsafe
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 WHAT IS ZIKA VIRUS ?
Zika virus is a disease transmitted through mosquito bites. Zika virus is generally rare, but outbreaks have occurred in tropical areas of the
South Pacific, South America and Caribbean.

Possible links between Zika virus infection in pregnancy and microcephaly of the fetus have been under investigation since October 2015
when the Brazilian Ministry of Health reported an unusual increase in cases of microcephaly after the Zika virus outbreak in the north-
eastern states. French Polynesia reported an increase in cases of central nervous system malformations during 2014–2015 following the
Zika virus infection outbreak in September 2013 to March 2014.

SYMPTOMS
About 1 in 4 people infected with Zika virus become ill and deaths due to Zika have not been reported.

Zika virus cases are usually asymptomatic, but roughly 10 percent of infected individuals develop mild symptoms three to 12 days after
exposure, including:

Low fever between 37.8 C (100 F) and 38.5 C (101 F) Joint pain - especially in the hands and feet - with possible joint swelling muscle
aches and headache, especially pain behind the eyes conjonctivites and rash.

• Many patients report general weakness following recovery.

• In rare cases, patients develop gastrointestinal symptoms, ulcers of the mucous membranes, and itching.

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 MOST AFFECTED COUNTRIES
In May 2015, the Pan American Health Organization List of affected countries:
(PAHO) issued an alert regarding the first confirmed
Zika virus infections in Brazil. Argentina Honduras
Currently, outbreaks are occurring in many
Bangladesh Indonesia
countries.
Zika virus will continue to spread and it will be Belize Jamaica
difficult to determine how the virus will spread
over time. Bolivia Haiti
Brazil Laos
The list of countries may change over time. Please
contact the Travelsafe team for additional details. Cabo Verde Malaysia
Cambodia Mexico
Caribbean Islands Micronesia
Colombia Nicaragua
Costa Rica Panama
Dominican Republic Paraguay
Ecuador Peru
El Salvador Philippines
Fiji Puerto Rico
French Polynesia Singapore
Gabon Thailand
Grenada United States of America - Florida
only
Guatemala
Venezuela
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 WHAT TO DO IF SYMPTOMS APPEAR
There is no medicine to treat Zika.
If you develop a fever within a week of being in an area where
Zika virus is a threat, especially if you remember being bitten by
a mosquito:
Contact your healthcare provider. Be sure to tell the physician
that you have been to an area with Zika virus.
Your healthcare provider may order blood tests to look for Zika
or other similar viruses like dengue or chikungunya viruses.
Treat the symptoms:
• Get plenty of rest
• Drink fluids to prevent dehydration
• Take medicines, such as acetaminophen or
paracetamol, to relieve fever and pain
• Aspirin, Ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should be avoided
until dengue can be ruled out to reduce the risk of
hemorrhage

Possible Association Between Zika Virus Infection and Microcephaly.

It is especially recommended for pregnant women living in epidemic area to protect themselves by all available means against
mosquito bites during all the pregnancy and to have a medical follow-up suited pregnancy. For travelers, it is recommended that
pregnant women who would expect to visit the affected areas Zika to postpone their travel until further notice. For others, prior to
their displacement, thank you to consult their doctor, this consultation will judge whether the trip based on individual health status,
risks and means of individual.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO AVOID INFECTION

Avoid Mosquito Bites
As weather permits, wear clothing that covers arms and legs.
Wear socks, and avoid wearing sandals. Use an insect repellent
containing DEET (around 35 percent) on clothing and exposed
skin when outdoors. These precautions are especially important
during daytime.
Remove Mosquito breeding Sites
Check for and remove any standing water inside and outside
your home, office, or work site on a weekly basis.
At night, always use long-lasting insecticidal nets such as
permethrin.

Use air conditioning systems or window and door screens to Attentively follow the updates and notifications of your
keep mosquitoes from entering buildings. Use insecticide area embassy about the virus.
sprays. Regularly check for and eliminate mosquitoes found
indoors.

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