ICD-10: A92.5Infectious & Parasitic DiseasesGeneral Severity
Zika virus disease
Zika virus is an illness spread primarily by infected mosquitoes that causes mild flu-like symptoms, but it poses serious risks during pregnancy.
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Zika virus is an infection caused by a virus transmitted to humans mainly through the bite of an Aedes mosquito. While it primarily circulates in tropical and subtropical regions, it can affect anyone who is bitten by an infected mosquito.
The virus enters your bloodstream and typically causes mild illness. However, it is most notable because it can cross the placenta—the organ that provides nutrients to a developing baby—during pregnancy, which can lead to severe birth defects.
Common Symptoms
- Fever
- Skin rash
- Joint pain
- Red eyes, also known as conjunctivitis
- Muscle pain
- Headache