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Zika fever (also known as Zika virus disease and simply Zika) is an infectious disease caused by the Zika virus. Most cases have no symptoms, but when present they are usually mild and can resemble dengue fever. Symptoms may include fever, red eyes, joint pain, headache, and a maculopapular rash.
Zika virus The Zika virus is a Flavivirus from the same family as the Dengue, West Nile, and Yellow fever viruses. It is spread to people through the bite of an infected Aedine mosquito.