First Zika case diagnosed with paralysis
Q. 15 year old girl infected with Zika virus has contracted first case of which condition?- Published on 10 Mar 16a. Acute Myelitis
b. Acute Meningitis
c. Acute Myopia
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Acute Myelitis
In a first, a 15 year old girl has been infected with Zika virus leading to paralysis causing acute myelitis. This marks the first case of acute myelitis or inflammation of the spinal cord in association with Zika virus according to a research team from Pointe-a-Pitre university hospital and University of Antilles in French West Indies. Young patient in the acute phase of the Zika virus infection presented motor deficiency in 4 limbs and was associated with intense pain and acute urinary retention. Presence of the virus was confirmed in cerebrospinal fluid, urine and blood according to researchers.
