25, March 2019 25/03/2019 – Posted in: MAINS QUESTIONS

What is the transmission cycle of West Nile Virus? What are the directions given to Kerala government to deal with it?

 

Points to be included in answer

 

Introduction

  • West Nile virus (vector borne disease, origin)
  • Recent case from Kerala

 

Main Body

  • Transmission cycle ( Birds-Mosquitos-Humans-horse-mammals)

Guidelines

(i) Government to follow the National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP) guidelines

(ii) Vector surveillance and control to be carried out in the state in coordination with NVBDCP.

(iii) Personal protective measures

(iv) Cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE), Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) need to be investigated

 

Conclusion

  • Treatment and Vaccination