Zika Virus In Brazil #1
by Kateryna Kon
Title
Zika Virus In Brazil #1
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Kateryna Kon
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Photograph - Photograph
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Zika virus superimposed on Brazil, computer illustration. Zika is an RNA (ribonucleic acid) virus from the Flaviviridae family. It is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected Aedes sp. mosquito. It causes zika fever, a mild disease with symptoms including rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis. In 2015 a previously unknown connection between Zika infection in pregnant women and microcephaly (small head) in newborns was reported. This can cause miscarriage or death soon after birth, or lead to developmental delays and disorders.
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July 20th, 2016
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