Five Zika virus cases detected in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru, August 18, 2024: Five cases of Zika virus were detected in Bengaluru, said Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Sunday, August 18. According to him, from August 4 to 15, five cases of Zika virus have been detected in Jigani in Bengaluru.

"After the first case was detected, tests were conducted in the surrounding areas and five cases of Zika infection were found. Accordingly, containment has been done," he told media.

The Minister said Zika too has simple symptoms and its treatment is similar to dengue.