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WHAT IS IT?
Zika is a flavivirus,
similar to viruses
linked to Dengue Fever,
Japanese Encephalitis,
and West Nile Virus
HOW IS ZIKA SPREAD?
• Aedes aegypti and Aedes al-
bopictus mosquitoes WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Sexual activity • Fever > 101.4F
• Mother to unborn child • Malaise—don’t feel well
• Maculopapular rash—rash with
red skin and small bumps
PROTECT AGAINST ZIKA • Conjunctivitis—red eyes without
• Avoid stagnant water sources drainage
• Use mosquito nets • Arthralgias—pain in joints
• Wear long sleeves
• Use mosquito repellant WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
• Practice safe sex Zika causes birth defects known as Microencephaly—
• Abstinence small head and brain development.