It is unlikely most of us will rush to a doctor to find out if we have contracted the mosquito-borne Zika virus, let alone be aware the two viruses share common symptoms. We should be concerned if we are pregnant women or our family members are planning to have a baby. Even the Public Health Ministry's Bureau of Epidemiology admitted the Zika virus infection has been under-diagnosed in Thailand. Widespread warnings for pregnant women or those planning to have a baby should have also taken place here in Thailand. "It's better to eradicate mosquito-borne places, so that we can eradicate both dengue fever and the Zika virus," he said.

Source: Bangkok Post September 07, 2016 21:45 UTC