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Zika fever (also known as Zika virus disease) is an illness caused by Zika virus. [80] Around 80% of cases are estimated to be asymptomatic, though the accuracy of this figure is hindered by the wide variance in data quality, and figures from different outbreaks can vary significantly. [ 81 ]
Zika fever, also known as Zika virus disease or simply Zika, is an infectious disease caused by the Zika virus. [1] Most cases have no symptoms, but when present they are usually mild and can resemble dengue fever .
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The Asian Tiger Mosquito can transmit diseases such as West Nile virus, Zika virus, Chikungunya, and Dengue fever to humans as well as heartworm to pets, according to the PHF.
The Centers for Disease Control said on Tuesday it has confirmed 24 cases of the disease among returning U.S. travelers since it was first reported in 2007.
The first U.S. case of the Zika virus has been contracted in Dallas County, local health officials said on Tuesday.
The change allows the virus to use the Asian tiger mosquito (an invasive species) as a vector in addition to the more strictly tropical main vector, Aedes aegypti. [65] Enhanced transmission of Chikungunya virus by A. albopictus could mean an increased risk for outbreaks in other areas where the Asian tiger mosquito is present. [66]
The Zika virus is concerning, but there have been no confirmed cases since 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). West Nile disease is another mosquito-borne ...