Zika virus

[ zee-kuh vahy-ruhs ]

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noun

a chiefly mosquito-borne virus of the genus Flavivirus that causes Zika, a mild illness.
the illness itself, typically characterized by mild fever, rash, and joint pain; Zika.

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A surge of infections from a tropical virus is raising alarm among public health officials because it appears to be causing birth defects similar to those associated with Zika virus.

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“Decreased funding and inability to collaborate with international organizations will lead to increased threats from emerging pathogens,” including Ebola, mpox and Zika virus, Vaughan said.

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Zika virus can be spread this way, though the viruses are entirely different species.

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In 2015 Brazil reported a cluster of GBS cases linked to the Zika virus.

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While many people with a Zika virus infection won’t have symptoms, it is very dangerous to pregnant women.

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