Zika virus is an emerging mosquito-borne virus that was first identified in 1947 in Uganda. It is related to dengue, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. Symptoms of Zika virus infection are usually mild and include fever, rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis, headache, and muscle pain. In pregnant women, however, Zika virus infection can cause serious birth defects, including microcephaly and other severe brain anomalies. There is no vaccine or specific treatment for Zika virus, but preventative measures can be taken to reduce the risk of infection. These include avoiding mosquito bites, using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants, and using air conditioning or window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out of the home.
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus related to dengue, yellow fever, and West Nile virus. It is spread primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Symptoms of Zika virus infection include fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). In most cases, the illness is mild and people recover within a few days. However, there is evidence that infection during pregnancy may lead to birth defects, including microcephaly. There is no specific treatment or vaccine for Zika virus infection; prevention is the best defense.
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus that is spread primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. It was first discovered in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys, and later in humans in 1952 in Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania. Outbreaks of Zika have been reported in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. Symptoms of Zika virus infection are typically mild and include fever, rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis, muscle pain and headache. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon.
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