What is Zika Virus and how does it spread?

Zika is mosquito-borne flavivirus transmitted primarily to people by the bite of an infected mosquito from the species, Aedes aegypti.


Zika, first identified in 1947 in Uganda, has just recently made its way from Africa and Southeast Asia to the America’s.

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1. What is Zika Virus and how does it spread?
2. Is Zika Virus in Madison County?
3. What is the key health concern about Zika virus infection?
4. Can Zika infection be prevented?
5. What are symptoms of Zika virus infection?
6. Where can I learn more?