A Brazilian baby, who has microcephaly, undergoes medical treatment in Brazil. This neurological condition has been associated with the Zika outbreak in the South American country. Photo: Reuters
The Zika virus (ZIKV) infection has raised alarms in many countries because of its “explosive spread” in Central and South America. The Health Ministry has recently stated that Malaysia is also vulnerable to the spread of the infection.
ZIKV is a member of the Flaviviridae family and is related to the viruses that cause the dengue, Japanese encephalitis and chikungunya infections.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
