Zika Virus Are Affected 41 Locally Transmitted Cases In Singapore

Singapore has confirmed 41 cases of the zika virus which were locally transmitted.

Most of them infected were foreign construction workers and all lived or worked within the same region of the country said the health ministry.

Zika generaly has mild effects but has been linked to severe birth defects.

It is suspected of causing a condition called microcephaly a deformation in which babies are born with small heads.

Symptoms Of Zika?

Deaths are rare and only one in five people infected is thought to develop symptoms.

These include mild fever, conjuctivitis, headache, joint pain, or a rash.

There is no vaccine or drug treatment so patients are advised to rest and drink plenty of fluids.

A rare nervous system disorder, guillain barre syndrome that can cause temporary paralysis has been linked to the infection.