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PRO/EDR> Zika virus (59) – Americas, Asia, research, comment

Zika virus -- Worldwide/UnknownLozier M, Adams L, Febo MF, et al. Incidence of Zika virus disease by age and sex -- Puerto Rico, November 1, 2015-October 20, 2016. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2016;65(44):1219-1223. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm6544a4, PMID: 27832051.Zika virus is a flavivirus transmitted primarily by _Aedes_ species mosquitoes; symptoms of infection include rash, arthralgia, fever, and conjunctivitis. Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause microcephaly and other serious brain anomalies Read more [...]