1. Where did this virus originate from?

Zika: The origin and spread of a mosquito-borne virus. The following article summarizes the
spread of Zika infection from the earliest discovery
2. How many cases are there in Brazil? Does the infection rate seem to be slowing down?
Zika spreads explosively when it first hits a country, then slows down ... Brazil's Zika outbreak,
which grew explosively after the virus first appeared
3. Does the Zika Virus cause microcephaly? What exactly is microcephaly?
There is now scientific consensus that Zika virus infection during pregnancy is a cause of
microcephaly.Babies with microcephaly are born with abnormally small heads
4. What is causing the rapid spread of this disease? How cases have been reported in the
United States?
has a parallel in the introduction of West Nile Virus in the United States and Canada causes
predominantly a mild illness and therefore over 80% o
5. Can it be passed on sexually?
Zika can be sexually transmitted from a person who has Zika to his or her sex partners, even
while they are not symptomatic.
6. Explain the Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment of this disease.
Most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain, or red eyes.There is no specific medicine or
vaccine for Zika virus.
7. Why should pregnant women be concerned about this virus?
Zika virus can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus
8. Is there a vaccine or cure for this yet?
There is no specific medicine or vaccine for Zika virus.
9. What type of mosquito carries this virus?
Zika is primarily spread by the female Aedes aegypti mosquito,
10. Can it spread here to Moreno Valley or Perris?
A Coachella Valley woman has tested positive for the Zika virus so yes it is possible .