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ZIKA VIRUS

A female Aedes aegypti mosquito
Ten cases of the Zika virus have been confirmed in the Dominican Republic. (AAP) Source: AP

Australians traveling overseas are being cautioned about the rising spread of mosquito-borne viruses. It comes after an increased outbreak of Zika virus which is transmitted to people through mosquito bites. The virus is common in West and Central Africa but also occurs in Pakistan, India, Vietnam,Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Micronesia.


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Australians traveling overseas are being cautioned about the rising spread of mosquito-borne viruses. It comes after an increased outbreak of Zika virus which is transmitted to people through mosquito bites. The virus is common in West and Central Africa but also occurs in Pakistan, India, Vietnam,Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Micronesia.


There is no vaccine or treatment so all efforts need to be focused on preventative measures.

 


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