The district reported a sharp rise in Zika cases on Sunday with nine fresh cases which has taken the tally to 48, as per the health department. Zika virus in pregnant women can cause congenital microcephaly, Guillain-Barre syndrome and other neurological complications, said officials. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Out of the nine cases, …
A 28-year-old woman, resident of Pashan, has tested positive for Zika virus infection, said officials. She complained of mild symptoms like fever, rash and joint pain. The National Institute of Virology (NIV) report on Thursday confirmed the presence of Zika virus infection in her blood samples. Two more women have tested positive for Zika virus …
As a large number of citizens and expecting mothers avail treatment at private facilities, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to team up with them to counter the Zika virus threat. As per officials, on Thursday, 16 samples of suspected patients were sent to NIV for testing for the virus infection. Out of these 16 …
Amidst growing concerns regarding the Zika virus situation in the city, scientists from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)—National Institute of Virology (NIV) Pune will train the health officials from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). In June PMC has reported five Zika virus infection cases, including a 28-year-old pregnant woman from Erandwane. (REPRESENTATIVE …
Following the surge in Zika cases and an expected surge in other vector-borne diseases, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to start surveillance and containment activities for vector-borne diseases. Previously the surveillance, containment survey and activities were conducted only after confirmed dengue cases were reported. (epresentative photo) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Previously the …
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) Health department on Wednesday issued a warning letter to Nobel Hospital, Hadapsar for delaying reporting a Zika Virus case at the hospital. Samples of a 47-year-old female undergoing treatment at the hospital had tested positive for Zika virus on June 1. However, the hospital informed the civic body three weeks …
After suspected serum samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune tested negative, health authorities confirmed on Friday that there is no outbreak of Zika virus in Pune city. The PMC Health department had been on high alert after the first case of Zika virus was reported in Pune city on 11 …