🦟 Zika Disease – True or False

Let’s understand this in a very simple way.

What is Zika disease?
Zika is an infection caused by a virus, mainly spread by Aedes mosquitoes.

What is the question asking?
Find the statement which is NOT TRUE.

❌ Correct Answer: (c) Caused by a bacteria and spreads by contamination

Why (c) is NOT true?
Zika disease is:

• Caused by a virus (not bacteria)
• Mainly spread by mosquito bite

👉 So this statement is incorrect.

Why other options are true?

• (a) → ✔ Can cause microcephaly in newborns
• (b) → ✔ Viral disease and can spread sexually
• (d) → ✔ Mosquitoes are vectors

Simple Exam Trick:
Zika → Virus + Mosquito → If “bacteria” mentioned → ❌ Wrong

📌 Note: Zika infection during pregnancy can lead to serious birth defects.

💚 Exam Objective Nursing – Asha D
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