While the epidemics are increasing in the state, the number of Zika patients is also gradually increasing. In 15 days of July, 20 cases of Zika have been detected in the state. So the number of patients has increased to 28. Most of the patients have been found in Pune.
28 cases of Zika have been found in the state since January. Among them, two patients have been found in May and 6 patients have been found in June. But in the last 15 days, 20 Zika patients have been found in the state. In May, one patient each was found in Kolhapur and Sangamner. However, six patients have been found in Pune in June.
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In July, most cases of Zika were found in Pune city. Out of the 28 patients found so far, 24 patients have been found in Pune city. Two patients, one each, have been found in Purandar and Mulshi talukas of Pune district. Among the 24 patients found in Pune city, 10 pregnant women have been found to be infected with Zika. 47,515 houses in Kolhapur, Nagar and Pune districts were inspected to prevent Zika. Blood samples of 389 citizens were taken in it. Also blood samples of 347 pregnant women have been taken for examination.
How to take prevention?
Zika is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes. It is spread by Aedes mosquitoes. This disease does not require hospitalisation and the mortality rate is also negligible. So there is no need to panic. However, do not ignore fever. If you have fever, you should immediately go to the government hospital. Stored water containers should be covered with cloth. Guppy fish or temephos dewormers should be used in reservoirs where the water cannot be drained. A mosquito net should be used. Stay fully clothed during the day. Under no circumstances should create a breeding ground for mosquitoes.