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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.
What we know. 1  Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus). 2  Zika can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. 3  There is no vaccine or medicine for Zika.  Local mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission has been reported in the continental United States.