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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.
The Zika virus is from the flavivirus family of viruses and there are vaccines for some of the viruses in its class already such as yellow fever and Japanese encephalitis. The bodyâs immune system is designed to fight off harmful pathogens that come into contact with it.