what kind of preventive measures can be taken to avoid such epidemics in countries where specifically the hosts are breeding at an alarming rate?
It is very difficult to commenet at this point about the potential of Zika virus epidemic in India. Theoretically India is prone to the invasion of Zika virus, as and when it occurres. Vector mosquitoes are abundantly available , breeding sites are innumerable, susceptible population is there...it is a question of entry of the Zika virus in the Country and theoretically yes recipe is ready for the epidemic. On the other hand the example of Yellow fever virus is in contrast. In spite availability of hosts, vectors and all favourable conditions of transmission yet we do not have the problem of Yellow Fever in India. The same might happen with Zika virus as well w- who knows
India harbor lot of mosquitoes, hence there is a chance that zica virus may spread because of globalisation but presently we can not say anything whether that virus can survive in this hot and humid atmosphere. Our government has already taken steps to prevent its entry into India by screening individual coming from suspected areas.
Harish,
Have you considered education and awareness of what this disease is, how it transmitted and what the population should do to protect themselves, which would be an effective preventive measure.
Thanks
Angela
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