Zika mosquitoes burn during the day while the Vietnamese are only caught at night

The characteristic of Zika virus is that it burns people during the day, if mosquitoes appear at home and sting people, it is most likely Aedes aegypti.

According to Dr. Tran Dac Phu, Director of Preventive Medicine, Zika is a benign, self-healing disease, does not cause complications for normal people, only fetal complications, so pregnant women pay special attention in time. this. Zika has no preventive vaccine. Therefore, for non-pharmacological treatment, prevention is the most important.

Zika is transmitted by mosquito bites, blood transfusions, sexual intercourse, but mosquito transmission is the most popular route. Even before Vietnam discovered the first 2 cases of Zika virus, people were recommended to actively prevent infection. Most people, especially pregnant women, are advised to sleep on screens to avoid mosquito bites. However, mosquitoes spread Zika during the day, while Vietnamese people mostly sleep in the night.

Zika is transmitted by mosquito bites, blood transfusions, sexual intercourse, but mosquito transmission is the most popular route.(Photo: pestcarepro.com).

Here are things to know about mosquitoes that transmit Zika:

Characteristics of mosquitoes transmitted Zika

According to Webmd, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are also called midges because they have white black stripes around their limbs. This type of mosquito is very small, often living in houses, near people. He likes to lay eggs in water containers and standing water. They often burn people during the day.

Dr. Carolyn McBride of Princeton University (USA), who specializes in the study of Aedes aegypti, said: "They live closely with people. They find ways to adapt to it and have the ability to recognize human odors. fast".

Life cycle mosquito transmitted Zika

In a favorable development environment, after only 10-15 days, from mosquito eggs will develop into larvae, larvae, young mosquitoes and become adult mosquitoes.

Female mosquitoes after hatching from eggs only about 5-8 days later become adult mosquitoes and can suck human blood, find places to lay eggs in water containers.

Mosquito transmission speed spreads Zika

The life cycle of Aedes aegypti mosquito usually lasts from about 2 weeks to 4 weeks depending on the environment and natural conditions. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes do not fly too far and do not exceed 200 m throughout its life cycle.

How mosquitoes spread Zika disease

Zika virus is transmitted when an Aedes mosquito sucks blood from an infected person, then sucks blood from uninfected people and transmits the virus. Most infected people have no specific symptoms.

Limit mosquito bites

There are currently no measures to remove mosquitoes from the living environment thoroughly. Measures in use can only limit mosquito bites.

1. Spray medicine, spray mosquito repellent around living places.
2. Cover water containers for mosquitoes not to spawn.
3. Avoid having household items with standing water such as bottles, pots, pots .
4. If the house grows bonsai, fish tanks . need to clean, clean, dry regularly.
5. Can use mosquito repellent but make sure the incense is not harmful to humans.
6. Use mosquito repellent directly on skin, clothes to limit mosquito bites.
7. Sleep in the curtain, wear long-sleeved clothes for mosquito bites even during the day.