Zika virus, spread by mosquitoes, usually causes mild illness but can trigger severe birth defects if a pregnant woman is infected. Here are its symptoms and precautions to know.
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Most people infected with Zika virus won't develop any symptoms or experience mild illness , they typically begin 3-14 days after exposure and last for 2-7 days.
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The primary mode of transmission for Zika virus is through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes.
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Zika virus can cause severe complication for pregnant women leading to birth defects. And in normal person it can cause brain swelling too.
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There is no vaccine or specific treatment for Zika virus infection. The best way to prevent Zika is to avoid mosquito bites.
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If you are pregnant and think you may have been exposed to Zika, see your doctor right away for testing.
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If you are travelling to an area with Zika, be sure to take steps to prevent mosquito bites.