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I've been hearing a lot about the Zika virus. What is it and what should I do to protect myself?
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The Zika virus is an infection caused by a mosquito-borne virus that can spread through sexual contact, blood transfusions, and from mother to baby during pregnancy. Symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). There is no specific treatment for the virus but there are ways to reduce the risk of infection such as wearing long sleeves and pants, using insect repellents, avoiding areas where mosquitoes are known to be present, and using condoms if you're having sex with someone who has recently traveled to an area where the virus is circulating.