moderate risk
Zika virus African lineage
ZIKV-Africa
When to seek urgent care: Seek medical care if symptoms are severe or persistent
Key facts
Family
Flaviviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Moderate
Incubation
3-14 days
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
2,130
Symptoms
FeverHeadacheMuscle painRash
Transmission
Mosquito bite
Prevention
Mosquito controlInsect repellentProtective clothing
Treatment
Supportive care; symptom management
Related viruses (same family)
Dengue virusZika virusYellow fever virusWest Nile virusJapanese encephalitis virusTick-borne encephalitis virus
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