Zika virus has grabbed the world's attention and sparked anxiety since late 2015, after thousands of infected Brazilian women had newborns with birth defects and the virus spread rapidly through numerous countries. Here are answers to the most common questions about Zika. What is Zika virus? Zika virus is a flavivirus related to yellow fever, dengue, West Nile and Japanese encephalitis viruses. In almost every instance, people are infected via a mosquito bite, specifically from an Aedes species mosquito (A. aegypti or A. albopictus). These mosquitoes have been found in several parts of California , including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. What are its symptoms? First, it's important to point out that only about one in five people infected with Zika virus gets sick. The illness is usually mild and lasts for several days to a week. The most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain or conjunctivitis, also known as "pink eye." Other co...
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