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    Zika Virus, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
    Zika Virus, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
    Zika Virus, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
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    Zika Virus, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions

    By Kenneth Kee

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    This book describes Zika Virus, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases
    Zika virus disease is produced by a flavivirus virus transmitted mainly by Aedes mosquitoes, which bite during the day
    It was later detected in humans in 1952 in Uganda
    A total of 86 countries have documented evidence of mosquito-transmitted Zika infection since the 2015 olympics in Brazil.
    Zika virus is mainly transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito from the Aedes genus, primarily Aedes aegypti, in tropical and subtropical regions.
    This is the same mosquito that produces dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever.
    Zika virus is also passed on from mother to fetus during pregnancy, through sexual contact, transfusion of blood and blood products, and organ transplantation.
    Symptoms are normally mild.
    They are:
    1. Fever,
    2. Rash,
    3. Conjunctivitis,
    4. Muscle and joint pain,
    5. Malaise or
    6. Headache.
    Symptoms normally persist for 2–7 days.
    Most people with Zika virus infection do not form symptoms.
    Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause infants to be born with microcephaly and other congenital malformations, termed congenital Zika syndrome.
    Infection with Zika virus is also linked with other complications of pregnancy such as preterm birth and miscarriage.
    A higher risk of neurological complications is linked with Zika virus infection in adults and children, such as Guillain-Barre syndrome, neuropathy and myelitis.
    The incubation period of Zika virus disease is believed to be 3–14 days.
    Diagnosis
    Infection with Zika virus may be diagnosed based on symptoms of persons living in or visiting areas with Zika virus transmission and Aedes mosquito vectors.
    A diagnosis of Zika virus infection can only be authenticated by laboratory tests of blood or other body fluids, such as urine or semen.
    Complications
    Zika virus infection during pregnancy is the cause for microcephaly and other congenital abnormalities in the developing fetus and newborn.
    Zika infection in pregnancy also causes pregnancy complications such as fetal loss, stillbirth, and preterm birth.
    Zika virus infection also activates Guillain-Barre syndrome, neuropathy and myelitis, particularly in adults and older children.
    Treatment
    There is no treatment present for Zika virus infection or its linked diseases.
    People with symptoms such as fever, rash, or arthralgia should have:
    1. Plenty of rest,
    2. Drink fluids, and
    3. Given pain and fever medicines.
    If symptoms become worse, medical care and advice should be sought.
    Pregnant women living in areas with Zika transmission or who have symptoms of Zika virus infection should seek medical treatment after laboratory testing and other medical care.
    Prevention
    Protection against mosquito bites during the day and early evening is the main measure to prevent Zika virus infection.
    Special attention should be given to prevent mosquito bites among pregnant women, women of reproductive age, and young children.
    Personal protection measures are wearing clothing that covers as much of the body as possible; using physical barriers such as window screens and closed doors and windows; and applying insect repellent to skin.
    Young children and pregnant women should sleep under mosquito nets during the day or evening.
    Aedes mosquitoes grow in small collections of water around homes, schools, and work sites.
    It is important to eradicate these mosquito breeding sites such as: covering water storage containers, removing standing water in flower pots, and cleaning up trash and used tires.
    No vaccine is produced for the prevention or treatment of Zika virus infection.
    Zika virus can be passed on through sexual intercourse.
    Pregnant women and partners should practice safer sex

    TABLE OF CONTENT
    Introduction
    Chapter 1 Zika Virus
    Chapter 2 Causes
    Chapter 3 Symptoms

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKenneth Kee
    Release dateJan 14, 2019
    ISBN9780463325148
    Zika Virus, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
    Author

    Kenneth Kee

    Medical doctor since 1972.Started Kee Clinic in 1974 at 15 Holland Dr #03-102, relocated to 36 Holland Dr #01-10 in 2009.Did my M.Sc (Health Management ) in 1991 and Ph.D (Healthcare Administration) in 1993.Dr Kenneth Kee is still working as a family doctor at the age of 74However he has reduced his consultation hours to 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours inthe afternoon.He first started writing free blogs on medical disorders seen in the clinic in 2007 on http://kennethkee.blogspot.com.His purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of his patients which is also his dissertation for his Ph.D (Healthcare Administration). He then wrote an autobiography account of his journey as a medical student to family doctor on his other blog http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.comThis autobiography account “A Family Doctor’s Tale” was combined with his early “A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders” into a new Wordpress Blog “A Family Doctor’s Tale” on http://ken-med.com.From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 1000 eBooks.He apologized for typos and spelling mistakes in his earlier books.He will endeavor to improve the writing in futures.Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.The later books go into more details of medical disorders.He has published 1000 eBooks on various subjects on health, 1 autobiography of his medical journey, another on the autobiography of a Cancer survivor, 2 children stories and one how to study for his nephew and grand-daughter.The purpose of these simple guides is to educate patient on health disorders and not meant as textbooks.He does not do any night duty since 2000 ever since Dr Tan had his second stroke.His clinic is now relocated to the Buona Vista Community Centre.The 2 units of his original clinic are being demolished to make way for a new Shopping Mall.He is now doing some blogging and internet surfing (bulletin boards since the 1980's) startingwith the Apple computer and going to PC.The entire PC is upgraded by himself from XT to the present Pentium duo core.The present Intel i7 CPU is out of reach at the moment because the CPU is still expensive.He is also into DIY changing his own toilet cistern and other electric appliance.His hunger for knowledge has not abated and he is a lifelong learner.The children have all grown up and there are 2 grandchildren who are even more technically advanced than the grandfather where mobile phones are concerned.This book is taken from some of the many articles in his blog (now with 740 posts) A Family Doctor’s Tale.Dr Kee is the author of:"A Family Doctor's Tale""Life Lessons Learned From The Study And Practice Of Medicine""Case Notes From A Family Doctor"

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      Zika Virus, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions - Kenneth Kee

      Zika Virus,

      A

      Simple

      Guide

      To

      The Condition,

      Diagnosis,

      Treatment

      And

      Related Conditions

      By

      Dr Kenneth Kee

      M.B.,B.S. (Singapore)

      Ph.D (Healthcare Administration)

      Copyright Kenneth Kee 2019 Smashwords Edition

      Published by Kenneth Kee at Smashwords.com

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated

      To my wife Dorothy

      And my children

      Carolyn, Grace

      And Kelvin

      This book describes Zika Virus, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases which is seen in some of my patients in my Family Clinic.

      (What You Need to Treat Zika Virus)

      This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader.

      If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy.

      Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Introduction

      I have been writing medical articles for my blog: http://kennethkee.blogspot.com (A Simple Guide to Medical Disorder) for the benefit of my patients since 2007.

      My purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of my patients.

      Health Education was also my dissertation for my Ph.D (Healthcare Administration).

      I then wrote an autobiolographical account of his journey as a medical student to family doctor on his other blog: http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.com.

      This autobiolographical account A Family Doctor’s Tale was combined with my early A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders into a new Wordpress Blog A Family Doctor’s Tale on http://kenkee481.wordpress.com.

      From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 800 eBooks.

      Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.

      For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.

      The later books go into more details of medical disorders.

      The first chapter is always from my earlier blogs which unfortunately tends to have typos and spelling mistakes.

      Since 2013, I have tried to improve my spelling and writing.

      As I tried to bring the patient the latest information about a disorder or illness by reading the latest journals both online and offline, I find that I am learning more and improving on my own medical knowledge in diagnosis and treatment for my patients.

      Just by writing all these simple guides I find that I have learned a lot from your reviews (good or bad), criticism and advice.

      I am sorry for the repetitions in these simple guides as the second chapters onwards have new information as compared to my first chapter taken from my blog.

      I also find repetition definitely help me and maybe some readers to remember the facts in the books more easily.

      I apologize if these repetitions are irritating to some readers.

      Chapter 1

      Zita Virus Infection

      What is Zika Virus Infection?

      Zika virus disease is produced by a virus transmitted mainly by Aedes mosquitoes, which bite during the day.

      Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that was first detected in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys.

      It was later detected in humans in 1952 in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania.

      Epidemics of Zika virus disease have been documented in Africa, Americas, Asia and the Pacific.

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