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I've been hearing a lot about the Zika virus lately. What is it, and how is it transmitted?
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The Zika virus is spread primarily by mosquitoes. It is also possible for people to get Zika from sexual contact with an infected person. The symptoms of Zika are mild and include fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). Most people who have Zika don’t need to be hospitalized, but they should take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.