What is Zika Virus? Summary of diseaseZika virus is a mosquito-borne virus causing a febrile illness known as Zika virus disease. Zika virus has not been reported from South Africa. Physicians may encounter cases in returning travelers. SymptomsThe most common symptoms are: low-grade fever, maculopapular rash, arthralgia of the small joints of hands/feet and conjunctivitis. …
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