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Zika virus

Zika
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Key facts

Family
Flaviviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Mild
Incubation
3-14 days
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
8,548

Symptoms

Mild feverRashJoint painConjunctivitis

Transmission

Mosquito (Aedes)SexualMother-to-child

Prevention

Mosquito controlRepellentSafe sex during travel

Treatment

Supportive care

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