martes, 2 de febrero de 2016

Zika Virus | Zika virus | CDC

Zika Virus | Zika virus | CDC



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Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon.
In May 2015, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an alert regarding the first confirmed Zika virus infection in Brazil. The outbreak in Brazil led to reports of Guillain-Barré syndrome and pregnant women giving birth to babies with birth defects and poor pregnancy outcomes.
In response, CDC has issued travel notices for people traveling to regions and certain countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing.




Countries and territories with active Zika virus transmission

World map showing countries and territories with reported active transmission of Zika virus (as of February 1, 2016). Countries are listed in the table below.

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