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What is Zika?
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Quick Answer
Zika is a mosquito-borne viral infection that is often mild in adults but can seriously harm a developing fetus. Infection during pregnancy can cause congenital Zika syndrome.
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Zika virus is mainly spread by Aedes mosquitoes, though it can also spread through sex, blood, and from mother to fetus. Many infected adults have no symptoms or only mild fever, rash, and joint pain. The major concern is pregnancy, because infection can lead to microcephaly and other congenital abnormalities. Large outbreaks in the Americas in 2015 and 2016 drew global attention to the virus and its risks.
Key Facts
1.Zika can spread from mother to fetus
2.Pregnancy infection can cause congenital Zika syndrome
3.Major outbreaks occurred in 2015-2016
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