Zika Virus
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Many people infected with Zika virus won’t have symptoms or wi The most common symptoms of Zika are
- Fever
- Rash
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Conjunctivitis (red eyes)
- Muscle pain
How long symptoms last
Zika is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a week. People usually don’t get sick enough to go to the hospital, and they very rarely die of Zika. For this reason, many people might not realise they have been infected. Symptoms of Zika are similar to other viruses spread through mosquito bites, like dengue and chikungunya.
How soon you should be tested
Zika virus usually remains in the blood of an infected person for about a week. See your doctor or other healthcare provider if you develop symptoms and you live in or have recently traveled to an area with risk of Zika. Your doctor or other healthcare provider may order blood or urine tests to help determine if you have Zika. Once a person has been infected, he or she is likely to be protected from future infections.
When to visit a doctor or healthcare providerSee your doctor or other healthcare provider if you have the symptoms described above and have visited an area with the risk of zika. This is especially important if you are pregnant. Be sure to tell your doctor or other healthcare provider where you traveled.
Medicine for zika virus:
There is no specific medicine or vaccine for Zika virus. Treat the symptoms. Get plenty of rest.
When you know that you have zika
- See your doctor or other healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
- Learn what you can do for treatment.
- Learn how you can protect others if you have zika.
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