Zika Virus

Aedes mosquito is the vector for...

(You can choose more than one answer.)

• zika virus

• dengue virus

• plasmodium malariae

• salmonella typhi

Zika virus was first identified in which country?

• Tanzania

• Uganda

• Brazil

• India

What is the main way Zika virus is transmitted between humans?

• Coughing or sneezing

• Mosquito bites

• Sharing utensils

• Touching contaminated surfaces

Which mosquito species is the primary carrier of Zika virus?

• Anopheles mosquito

• Culex mosquito

• Aedes aegypti mosquito

• House fly

During which time of day are Aedes aegypti mosquitoes most likely to bite humans?

• All throughout the day

• Early morning (6 am) and evening (6 pm)

• Night only

• They don't have a preferred biting time

What is a common symptom of Zika virus infection?

• Severe diarrhea

• Fever

• Persistent cough

• Loss of taste

Besides mosquito bites, how can Zika virus be transmitted from a mother to her child?

• Breastfeeding

• During pregnancy

• After childbirth through close contact

What is the most serious birth defect associated with Zika infection during pregnancy?

• Cleft lip

• Clubfoot

• Microcephaly

• Down syndrome

There is currently a specific medicine to cure Zika virus infection.

• True

• False

How can we help prevent mosquito bites, which are the main way Zika spreads?

• Wear bright colored clothing

• Stay indoors during peak mosquito biting times

• Use air fresheners with strong scents

• Eat a lot of garlic.