--- title: "What is the Zika virus? Why its name is Zika and what are the complications of Zika virus disease?" description: "What is the Zika virus? Why its name is Zika and what are the complications of Zika virus disease?" author: "Lily Chitlangiya" published: 2021-11-08 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94023/what-is-the-zika-virus-why-its-name-is-zika-and-what-are-the-complications-of-zika-virus-disease category: "science" tags: ["virus", "zika virus", "symptoms"] reading_time: 3 minutes --- # What is the Zika virus? Why its name is Zika and what are the complications of Zika virus disease? What is the Zika virus? Why its [name](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/80850/violence-in-the-name-of-racism-in-germany-and-much-more) is Zika and what are the complications of Zika virus disease? ## Answers ### Answer by Sanjay Goenka **[Zika virus](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/zika-virus)** is a disease **caused by the Aedes** mosquitoes and as the **Dengu** one it bites during the daytime and in some cases, this **virus does not show any symptoms.** **\** ![What is the Zika virus? Why its name is Zika and what are the complications of Zika virus disease?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/e6715dce-1e47-4630-80e0-77578f77964d/images/c153c3b5-5d58-45a9-ad1f-6515eeac2592.jpeg) **\** **\** **\** **History of Zika virus** Its history is **[originated in Uganda](https://www.britannica.com/place/Uganda)** where the forest of Uganda is known as the **Zika** forest. It **was discovered in 1947 in Africa**. The first case of this **virus was found in 1952** on humans and after which the outbreak in the cases started basically in the region of **Tropical Africa**, **South East Asia**. Before **2007 total of 14 cases of human** was documented. Otherwise, the cases of **Zika virus** have occurred but not been recognized due to similarity in the symptoms with the other diseases. \ **Symptoms of Zika virus** The –person who has been affected with this virus **doesn’t have any [specific symptoms](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/93026/what-is-coronavirus-symptoms)** and acted as a common fever some of the common symptoms are as follows- **Fever** **Rush** \ **Joint pain** **Muscle pain** **Red eyes** these symptoms can last from a few days to a few weeks and the severity of the virus is not such as to go hospital but if once one is affected with this he will die in a short period. In case of carelessness. \ **Diagnosed of Zika virus** The basic **diagnosis of this virus can be done** with the help of his **travel history, symptoms, and test result.** The **blood and urine test** can confirm the **Zika virus**. These viral infections are the same as the diseases of **mosquitos bite** in the cases of **Dengu**, **chicanguiniya**. \ **How to prevent Zika** - The basic method of **prevention of the Zika virus is the beat the cause of it** as the virus generally **comes with the bite of mosquitos.** So try to protect yourself and your family from the mosquitos bite. - Clothing items should be **long-sleeved** and **should be washed properly.** - Make your house with the protection of **insect repellent** and clean your house with the help of **pest control.** - **Protect your home and surrounding** in which you are living from the **mosquitos-free and use** mosquito knitting especially for the **children.** Read more [what are the symptoms of Corona virus?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/93026/what-is-coronavirus-symptoms) --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94023/what-is-the-zika-virus-why-its-name-is-zika-and-what-are-the-complications-of-zika-virus-disease Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.