Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. It is known to cause severe birth defects like microcephaly in infants born to infected mothers. The virus was first identified in Uganda.
Consider the following statements regarding Zika virus: 1. Zika virus is primarily a mosquito-borne virus. 2. Zika virus is spread by Aedes mosquito. 3. Zika virus was first identified in Brazil in rhesus monkeys. 4. Zika virus infection causes a birth defect called microcephaly. Which of the above statements are correct?
Asked in GKAMT TDO 05 2024 2110 2024 · Topic: Viral Diseases (Vector-borne Viral Diseases: Epidemiology and Control Strategies)
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