Zika virus
Also called: Zika virus disease and Zika virus infection
A disease caused by Zika virus that is spread through mosquito bites.
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
In most cases, there are no symptoms. In a few cases, Zika can trigger paralysis (Guillain-Barré Syndrome). In pregnant women, it may cause subsequent birth defects.
Extremely rare: Fewer than 5 thousand cases per year (India)
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Apollo Hospitals and others. Learn more
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