Zika Virus

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Pune Records First Case of Zika Virus In 50-Year-Old Woman

Following Kerala, Maharashtra has reported its first case of Zika virus infection in a 50-year-old woman from Pune's Purandar. However, the woman endured full recovery and her family members are reported to be safe. Reportedly, the team of the National Institute of Virology (NIV) visited Purandar who collected the blood samples confirmed the case. Notably, Aedes mosquitoes are the source of the virus, which also causes Chikungunya.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 - 11:41 AM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Zika Virus, Maharastra, Chikungunaya, Pune, Mosquitoes

Courtesy: NDTV