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I've heard that the CDC has issued a warning about the Zika virus, but what is it?
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The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause serious birth defects. It is spread through mosquito bites and sexual contact with an infected person. Symptoms of the disease include fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis. There is no specific treatment for Zika, but there are ways to prevent infection by avoiding mosquito bites or using insect repellent.