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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.
Not knowing much about the disease will slow vaccine development. Until recently, Zika was considered rare and relatively benign. It wasn't until 2007, when there was a large outbreak on Yap Island in Micronesia, that it got much attention.