Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics

  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue: 1

Zika Virus: A Comprehensive Review

  • Author:
  • Snehal Dilip Kothavale*, Rinaj Rasul Attar, S. K. Mohite, Sagar B. Patil**
  • Total Page Count: 7
  • Page Number: 24 to 30

Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy, Kasegoan, Maharashtra, 415404

Abstract

The Zika virus (ZIKV) is an arthropod-borne virus (arbovirus) belonging to the Flavivirus genus and the Flaviviridae family. Aedes mosquito species such as Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopict us, and Aedes africanus transmit the disease to humans.

Keywords

Inflammation, Oedema, Therapeutic aid, Anti-inflammatory activity, Histamine