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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.
1 The symptoms of Zika are similar to those of dengue and chikungunya, which are diseases caused by other viruses spread by the same type of mosquitoes. 2  See your healthcare provider if you develop the symptoms described above. 3  If you have recently traveled, tell your healthcare provider. The symptoms of Zika are similar to those of dengue and chikungunya, which are diseases caused by other viruses spread by the same type of mosquitoes. 2  See your healthcare provider if you develop the symptoms described above. 3  If you have recently traveled, tell your healthcare provider.