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Private hospitals in Pune to test fever patients, expecting mothers for Zika

Updated on Jul 4, 2024 17:23 IST

As per officials, on Thursday, 16 samples of suspected patients were sent to NIV for testing for the virus infection. Out of these 16 samples, 9 samples are of pregnant women from the Mundhwa area and three from the Kothrud area. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Zika alert: PMC finds 214 mosquito breeding spots in three ward office areas

The Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito and indoor breeding of the mosquito is a cause for concern, said officials. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 3, 2024 19:30 IST

Pune’s Sassoon Hospital keeps 20 beds reserved for Zika patients

Accordingly, 10 beds each have been kept reserved for Zika virus patients in the medicine and obstetrics and gynaecology department. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 4, 2024 01:04 IST

Centre issues advisory to states on Zika virus cases from Maharashtra

In June PMC has reported five Zika virus infection cases, including a 28-year-old pregnant woman from Erandwane. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Jul 3, 2024 09:37 IST

No fear of Zika in Mumbai yet

HT Image

Updated on Jul 3, 2024 02:32 IST

Zika cases in Pune: Experts advise to scale up surveillance, preventive measures

The larval survey will be done to determine the major breeding places in domestic areas to initiate the source reduction measures. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 2, 2024 01:52 IST

Another Zika virus case detected in Pune; total cases at six

As per officials, the samples of a 35-year-old pregnant woman were sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) on June 27. The NIV detected Zika virus in her samples and the reports were received by PMC on Monday. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 2, 2024 03:02 IST

NIV scientist to train Pune health staff to counter Zika threat

In June PMC has reported five Zika virus infection cases, including a 28-year-old pregnant woman from Erandwane. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Jun 30, 2024 16:52 IST

Pune reports third case of Zika virus, 13 samples sent to NIV for testing

The Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, known to transmit infections like dengue and chikungunya. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 03:08 IST

Zika virus and its long-term effects: What you need to know as infection spreads

Two Zika virus cases reported in Pune: Health experts warn of long-term infection risks

Published on Jun 27, 2024 11:49 IST

Zika virus and pregnancy: New guidelines for expectant mothers

Zika virus alert for pregnant women: New measures and updated guidelines for expectant mothers

Published on Jun 27, 2024 10:24 IST

What to look for in mosquito repellents

What to look for in mosquito repellents

Published on May 25, 2024 12:17 IST

9 samples from Pune test negative for Zika

The PMC Health department had been on high alert after the first case of Zika virus was reported in Pune city on 11 November in a 64-year-old woman from Pratik Nagar, Yerwada. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Nov 24, 2023 16:18 IST

Zika virus in Maharashtra: Know symptoms, complications, prevention tips

Zika virus can be quite debilitating for women who are pregnant because it can affect the brain development of the baby that is being carried.

Published on Nov 17, 2023 12:07 IST

PMC covers 500 houses as Pune city reports first case of Zika virus

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) health department has begun surveillance of five- kilometre perimeter of the area where the case was reported in Yerawada. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Nov 16, 2023 15:06 IST

Situation under control: Karnataka govt to health ministry amid zika scare

34 serum samples, including those diagnosed with fever, have been submitted, the govt told the health ministry (HT Archives)

Updated on Nov 4, 2023 02:36 IST

K'taka govt writes to central govt on Zika virus, says situation under control

K'taka govt writes to central govt on Zika virus, says situation under control

Published on Nov 3, 2023 13:50 IST

‘Don’t panic’: Karnataka Health dept issues advisory after Zika virus discovery

Suspected or confirmed cases should remain isolated and take sufficient rest, consume lot of liquids and sleep under mosquito nets, the advisory stated.

Published on Nov 3, 2023 04:44 IST

Zika virus found in mosquito samples, Karnataka health dept on alert

The Zika virus was initially found in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, following the examination of samples from six different water bodies in Chikkaballapura in late August. (AP)

Updated on Nov 3, 2023 01:26 IST

Zika virus detected in mosquitoes in Chikkabalapura, authorities on alert

The virus was initially found in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes following the examination of samples from six different water bodies in Chikkaballapura in late August (Representative Photo)

Published on Nov 2, 2023 12:32 IST

Second Zika virus case reported in City

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Updated on Sep 5, 2023 19:20 IST

Three Zika virus cases reported in Kolhapur’s Ichalkaranji

Maharashtra health department has confirmed three cases of Zika virus from Ichalkaranji in Kolhapur. (AP (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Sep 2, 2023 18:16 IST

Zika virus in Mumbai: Warning symptoms and prevention tips by experts

Minimizing exposure to mosquito bites is crucial. This involves using insect repellents, oil of lemon eucalyptus, and wearing long-sleeved clothing and socks

Published on Aug 25, 2023 11:11 IST

Mumbai reports first case of Zika virus

Symptoms of Zika virus include fever, rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise or headache. It lasts typically for 2–7 days.

Updated on Aug 23, 2023 19:08 IST

Zika virus, dengue, chikungunya: How to tell the difference between symptoms

Zika is more common in kids and expecting mothers as compared to dengue and chikungunya.

Published on Dec 16, 2022 08:57 IST

Zika virus: A Bengaluru doctor's guide to prevention techniques

Karnataka reported its first case of the Zika Virus in a five-year-old girl from Raichur.

Published on Dec 14, 2022 08:31 IST

Zika Virus: Prevention tips from experts

Zika Virus: Prevention tips from experts

Published on Dec 13, 2022 09:58 IST

5-year-old Raichur girl tests positive for Zika virus, first case in Karnataka

Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus caused by the Aedes mosquitos, which bite during the day.

Published on Dec 13, 2022 07:38 IST

World Mosquito Day 2022: List of vector-borne diseases caused by mosquito bite

World Mosquito Day 2022: List of vector-borne diseases caused by mosquito bite

Updated on Aug 20, 2022 08:08 IST

Now, a device clipped with smartphone can help detect Zika virus

Zika virus infections are currently detected through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests performed in laboratory. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Aug 1, 2022 11:00 IST

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