The Ministry of Health confirmed this morning the presence of 6 cases of Zica in Pedro Juan Caballero virus that affects young and old.
The Deputy Minister of Public Health, Dr. Maria Teresa Baran said the screening was done after the verification of an exponential increase in fevers in the past four weeks in the said town of Amambay.
Zika virus is transmitted by the mosquito Aedes aegypti and the symptoms are similar to dengue, meaning the person has a fever, rash, muscle, joint and eye pain, and may be accompanied by conjunctivitis.
The Health Ministry reiterated that no vaccines or treatments against the virus and urged the public to immediate consultation to prevent complications and spread of the disease.
The Deputy Minister of Public Health, Dr. Maria Teresa Baran said the screening was done after the verification of an exponential increase in fevers in the past four weeks in the said town of Amambay.
Zika virus is transmitted by the mosquito Aedes aegypti and the symptoms are similar to dengue, meaning the person has a fever, rash, muscle, joint and eye pain, and may be accompanied by conjunctivitis.
The Health Ministry reiterated that no vaccines or treatments against the virus and urged the public to immediate consultation to prevent complications and spread of the disease.
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