Zika virus is a member of the virus family Flaviviridae. It is spread by daytime-active Aedes mosquitoes, such as A. Aegypti and A. Albopictus. Its name comes from the Ziika Forest of Uganda, where the virus was first isolated in 1947. Zika virus shares a genus with dengue, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. Since the 1950s, it has been known to occur within a narrow equatorial belt from Africa to Asia. From 2007 to 2016, the virus spread eastward, across the Pacific Ocean to the Americas, leading to the 2015–2016 Zika virus epidemic. Siddha Spirituality of Swami Hardas Life System brings in-depth about zika virus and zika virus fever for well-being/
What Zika virus means?
What are the Risk Factors of the Zika virus?
- Living or traveling in countries where there have been outbreaks. Being in tropical and subtropical areas increases your risk of exposure to the Zika virus. …
- Having unprotected sex. The Zika virus can spread from one person to another through sex.
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No vaccine or treatment is currently available. As a response to the Zika virus epidemic, the development of a vaccine has emerged as a top priority of the various governments. Preclinical work has demonstrated efficacy and human vaccine trials are ongoing. A WHO website indicates that over 15 pharmaceutical and governmental entities are working on finding a Zika virus vaccine.
The symptoms of the zika virus are generally mild and the infected person needs hospitalization in severe cases:
- In recent times, there has been an increase in the number of zika virus infections in pregnant women.
- In some cases, the virus can cause birth defects in babies born to some pregnant women, and newborns are born with undeveloped heads and brain damage.
- The mosquito-borne disease is also linked to a rare condition called Guillain Barre Syndrome in which nerves are attacked by the immune system.
- In severe cases, the zika virus can lead to fatal brain damage in babies and can also result in miscarriage or stillbirth in pregnant women.
- There is enough evidence to show that the Zika virus can cause infections during pregnancy, genetic problems, and exposure to toxic substances.
What are the Symptoms of the Zika Virus?
Many people infected with the Zika virus won’t have symptoms or will only have mild symptoms. The most common symptoms of Zika include:
- Fever
- Rash
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Conjunctivitis (red eyes)
- Muscle pain
How long do the Zika virus symptoms last?
Zika is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a week. People usually don’t get sick enough to go to the hospital, and they very rarely die of Zika. Symptoms of Zika are similar to other viruses spread through mosquito bites, like dengue and chikungunya.
What causes Zika Virus?
Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause infants to be born with microcephaly and other congenital malformations, known as congenital Zika syndrome. Infection with Zika virus is also associated with other complications of pregnancy including preterm birth and miscarriage.
Zika Virus Transmission
The vertebrate hosts of the virus were primarily monkeys in a so-called enzootic mosquito-monkey-mosquito cycle, with only occasional transmission to humans. Before the current pandemic began in 2007, Zika “rarely caused recognized ‘spillover’ infections in humans, even in highly enzootic areas”.
Though the reason for the pandemic is unknown, dengue, a related arbovirus that infects the same species of mosquito vectors, is known in particular to be intensified by urbanization and globalization. Zika is primarily spread by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, and can also be transmitted through sexual contact or blood transfusions.
Mosquito
Zika is primarily spread by the female Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is active mostly in the daytime. The mosquitos must feed on blood to lay eggs. The virus has also been isolated from several arboreal mosquito species in the genus Aedes, such as A. Africanus, A. apicoargenteus, A. furcifer, A. hensilli, A. luteocephalus, and A. vittatus, with an extrinsic incubation period in mosquitoes around 10 days.
Research into its ecological niche suggests that Zika may be influenced to a greater degree by changes in precipitation and temperature than dengue, making it more likely to be confined to tropical areas. However, rising global temperatures would allow for the disease vector to expand its range further north, allowing Zika to follow.
Sexual activities
Most of the known cases involve transmission from symptomatic men to women. ZIKV can persist in semen for several months, with viral RNA detected up to one year. The virus replicates in the human testis, where it infects several cell types including:
- Testicular macrophages,
- Peritubular cells, and
- Germ cells.
Since October 2016, the CDC has advised men who have traveled to an area with Zika should use condoms or not have sex for at least six months after their return as the virus is still transmissible even if symptoms never develop.
Pregnancy
Zika virus can spread by vertical (or “mother-to-child”) transmission, during pregnancy or at delivery. Congenital brain abnormalities other than microcephaly have also been reported after a Zika outbreak.
Blood transfusion
As of April 2016, two cases of Zika transmission through blood transfusions have been reported globally, both from Brazil, after which the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended screening blood donors and deferring high-risk donors for 4 weeks.
Eleven of the positive donors reported symptoms of Zika fever after their donation, but only three of 34 samples grew in culture.
How to diagnose the Zika virus?
Diagnosis is by testing the blood, urine, or saliva for the presence of Zika virus RNA when the person is sick. In 2019, an improved diagnostic test, based on research from Washington University in St. Louis, that detects Zika infection in serum was granted market authorization by the FDA.
How to Prevent Zika Virus?
Mosquito bites
Protection against mosquito bites during the day and early evening is a key measure to prevent Zika virus infection.
Personal protection measures
Personal protection measures include wearing clothing (preferably light-colored) that covers as much of the body as possible; using physical barriers such as window screens and closed doors and windows; and applying insect repellent to skin or clothing that contains DEET, IR3535, or icaridin according to the product label instructions.
Mosquito nets
Young children and pregnant women should sleep under mosquito nets if sleeping during the day or early evening. Travelers and those living in affected areas should take the same basic precautions described above to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Eliminate mosquito breeding sites
Aedes mosquitoes breed in small collections of water around homes, schools, and work sites. It is important to eliminate these mosquito breeding sites, including covering water storage containers, removing standing water in flower pots, and cleaning up trash and used tires.
Community initiatives are essential to support local government and public health programs to reduce mosquito breeding sites. Health authorities may also advise the use of larvicides and insecticides to reduce mosquito populations and disease spread.
What is the Best Treatment for Zika Virus?
There is no treatment available for Zika virus infection or its associated diseases.
Symptoms of Zika virus infection are usually mild. People with symptoms such as fever, rash, or arthralgia should get plenty of rest, drink fluids, and treat pain and fever with common medicines. If symptoms worsen, they should seek medical care and advice.
Pregnant women living in areas with Zika transmission or who develop symptoms of Zika virus infection should seek medical attention for laboratory testing and other clinical care.
How to deal with Zika virus fever?
Zika fever is an illness caused by the Zika virus. Most cases have no symptoms, but when present they are usually mild and can resemble dengue fever. Symptoms may include:
- Fever,
- Red eyes,
- Joint pain,
- Headache, and
- A maculopapular rash.
Symptoms generally last less than seven days. It has not caused any reported deaths during the initial infection. Infection during pregnancy causes microcephaly and other brain malformations in some babies.
Zika Virus Fatality rate
Considering the currently confirmed cases of microcephaly and related deaths associated with the Zika virus in Brazil, the estimated case fatality rate is 8.3% (95% confidence interval: 7.2-9.6).
However, a third of the reported cases remain under investigation. If the confirmation rates of cases and deaths are the same in the future, the estimated case fatality rate will be as high as 10.5% (95% confidence interval: 9.5-11.7).
How to manage Zika virus with Siddha remedies?
1. Siddha preventive measures
Everybody must practice Siddha preventive measures, whether a person is affected with Zika virus or not, but preventive measures are the primary steps for switching on to any other Siddha remedies, and hence they are important. It helps in one’s capability, effectiveness, and productivity, decision-making power, intellectuality, and removing minor health problems. There are three types of preventive measures:
- Earthing – performed for removing and earthing the negativity of our body
- Field cleaning – cleans the energy field (Aura) of our body
- Siddha brain exercise/Energizing – energizes our brain for proper functionality
Everybody’s tendency is to get attracted to the word ‘free, however, don’t neglect even these Siddha preventive measures are free. Avail of the benefits by practicing them sincerely, and regularly. For the ease of understanding what Siddha preventive measures are, please watch a video for a live demonstration.
2. Siddha Shaktidata Yog
This unique Siddha Shaktidata Yog of Siddha Spirituality can solve the problems related to the Zika virus with Siddha remedies. There is no compulsion of training of ‘Swami Hardas Life System’ methods. This not only gives benefits to self but also it can be used for other affected persons, whether a person is in the same house, distantly available in the same city, same nation, or might be in any corner of the world, however, both the procedures have been explained here.
3. Siddha Kalyan Sadhana
Recite this Sadhana with a Sankalp “My problems of zika virus are solved as early as possible and I should gain health”, which should be repeated in mind 3 – 3 times every after each stanza. Any person irrespective of caste, creed, religion, faith, sex, and age can recite this Sadhana for free, which should be repeated at least twice a day. To know more, please click on this link.
4. CCPE products
These products work on the concepts of ‘Conceptual Creative Positive Energy’ (CCPE) within the provisions of the ‘CCPE Life System’ and the theory of Quantum Technology to a certain extent. However, the products get activated only whenever touched by a human and then they become capable of solving the problem and achieving health. However, please use these products for the zika virus as mentioned below:
CCPE Extractor: The CCPE Extractor should be gently moved over the Agya Chakra in a circular motion at least for 30 to 60 seconds, thereafter, follow the same process on the head, heart, and naval, which finishes within almost 3 minutes.
CCPE Booster: Keep one Booster over the Agya Chakra and another over the head, heart, and naval for 3 minutes. You may need to have 4 Boosters, which establishes positivity.
CCPE Booster Powder: Mix a pinch of CCPE booster powder with a few drops of coconut oil and make a paste. Apply it over the head, heart, and naval and leave it for about 30 minutes. Repeat the process every after 2 hours.
5. UAM (Understanding, Awakening, Movement)
For quick and effective results, it is advisable to learn the unique methods of the Swami Hardas Life System. A trained person can only apply the UAM method himself/herself and become capable of healing others after undergoing a unique Shaktipat.
A daily routine
In general, a daily routine may look like this:
- Increase physical activities e.g. exercise, walking, or swimming
- Consume Sattvic diet
- Perform breathing exercises regularly
- Apply free Siddha remedies a minimum 3 times a day, as explained above
- Practice Ananda meditation or Acem meditation regularly
- Do Siddha Nyasa regularly
- Perform Swayamsiddha Agnihotra daily, if feasible
- In case, if someone wishes to learn advanced methods of Swami Hardas Life System, undergo unique training
Ensure to sprinkle in some fun during the day. Don’t forget to relax and laugh in between. Laughing is a great way to boost your immune system and help you.
Along with all the above activities, apply above explained free Siddha remedies minimum 3 times a day, the more is good. Just try the methods of Siddha Spirituality of Swami Hardas Life System. I am confident that you will surely find improvements within 7 days.
Training of Swami Hardas Life System
Any health, peace, and progress-related problem can be solved independently by undergoing Swami Hardas Life System training. It needs no money and medicines. Any person irrespective of religion, caste, creed, faith, sex, and age can undergo this unique training.
Conclusion
Because of the above, I am confident that you have learned about the zika virus, meaning, risk factors, symptoms, transmission, causes, prevention, management, and Siddha remedies. Now, you have become self-sufficient, hence it’s the right time to use your acquired knowledge for solving problems as per the provision available in Siddha Spirituality of Swami Hardas Life System.
However, keep learning and practicing the free Siddha remedies, which would help guide how to solve various problems regarding health, peace, and progress, without money and medicines.
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Frequently asked questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions regarding the zika virus. However, before posting your query, kindly go through them:
| What is the zika virus?
Zika virus is a member of the virus family Flaviviridae. It is spread by daytime-active Aedes mosquitoes, such as A. Aegypti and A. Albopictus. |
| How zika virus is treated?
There is no treatment available for Zika virus infection or its associated diseases. Symptoms of Zika virus infection are usually mild. People with symptoms such as fever, rash, or arthralgia should get plenty of rest, drink fluids, and treat pain and fever with common medicines. If symptoms worsen, they should seek medical care and advice. Pregnant women living in areas with Zika transmission or who develop symptoms of Zika virus infection should seek medical attention for laboratory testing and other clinical care. |
| What are the best ways to prevent the zika virus?
Protection against mosquito bites during the day and early evening is a key measure to prevent Zika virus infection. Personal protection measures include wearing clothing (preferably light-colored) that covers as much of the body as possible; using physical barriers such as window screens and closed doors and windows; and applying insect repellent to skin or clothing that contains DEET, IR3535, or icaridin according to the product label instructions. |
Reference:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zika_virus
- https://www.cdc.gov/zika/symptoms/symptoms.html
- https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/zika-virus
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28403061/
- https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/zika-virus-is-the-disease-fatal-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-virus-1847521-2021-08-31
- https://www.google.co.in/search?q=zika+virus+definition&sxsrf=AOaemvKc6dOSnZzfWaLxabtVqXA_6a2ueg%3A1630405967324&ei=TwUuYYntEtW_3LUP_taLyAM&oq=zika+virus+definition&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAEYADIFCAAQgAQyBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB4yBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB4yBggAEBYQHjoHCAAQRxCwAzoRCAAQsAMQigMQtwMQ1AMQ5QI6BQgAEJECOgoIABCABBCHAhAUOgQIABBDSgQIQRgAUP0rWM5GYOlcaAFwAngAgAGoAogBvRGSAQUwLjQuNpgBAKABAcgBCsABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/zika-virus-vaccine
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