Zika virus infection is usually caused by the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito and occurs in tropical areas with large mosquito population. Zika virus is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), since October 2015, some countries and territories of America have reported the presence of the virus. As per WHO, Zika virus is known to circulate in Africa, America, Asia and the pacific. WHO has declared Zika virus infection as public health emergency. What are the symptoms of Zika Virus? The incubation period (the time from exposure to development of symptoms) of Zika virus disease is not clear, but is likely to be a few days. The most common symptoms of zika virus are fever and skin rashes, usually accompanied by muscle/ joint pain and conjunctivitis. These symptoms are mild and can usually last up to 2-7 days. How is this virus transmitted? Zika virus is transmitted to pe...
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