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  2. Zika Authorization Plan Act of 2016 - Wikipedia

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    The Zika Authorization Plan Act of 2016 (H.R. 4562) was a bill introduced in the second session of the United States 114th Congress by Representative Curt Clawson (R-FL) on February 12, 2016. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The bill was prompted by the Zika virus health scare and was aimed at reducing the spread of the virus.

  3. Zika virus - Wikipedia

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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 ]

  4. 2015–16 Zika virus epidemic - Wikipedia

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    An epidemic of Zika fever, caused by Zika virus, began in Brazil and affected other countries in the Americas from April 2015 to November 2016. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the end of the epidemic in November 2016, but noted that the virus still represents "a highly significant and long term problem". [2]

  5. CDC probing 14 new reports of Zika sexual transmission - AOL

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    Mosquito bites remain the primary way the virus is spread, although sexual transmission is possible, the agency added. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: ...

  6. Zika fever - Wikipedia

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    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 .

  7. Science diplomacy and pandemics - Wikipedia

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    The WHO issued guidelines outlined in the Zika Strategic Response Framework to effectively interfere and help families, communities and countries to control Zika virus disease. [53] The four main goals of their response plan - detection, prevention, care, and support and research - have supported national governments and communities to prevent ...

  8. Mosquito-borne disease - Wikipedia

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    A Zika virus infection might be suspected if symptoms are present and an individual has traveled to an area with known Zika virus transmission. [29] Zika virus can only be confirmed by a laboratory test of body fluids, such as urine or saliva, or by blood test.

  9. Zika virus vaccine - Wikipedia

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    A Zika virus vaccine is designed to prevent the symptoms and complications of Zika virus infection in humans. As Zika virus infection of pregnant women may result in congenital defects in the newborn, the vaccine will attempt to protect against congenital Zika syndrome during the current or any future outbreak. [ 1 ]