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Zika Virus

CDC’s Emergency Operations Center is activated at Level 2 to respond to Zika. Zika is currently a risk in many countries and territories. Local transmission has also been reported in the United States. Zika infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects.

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  • A female Aedes aegypti mosquito takes flight as she leaves her host’s skin surface. Photo: James Gathany
  • Mosquito prevention starts with you.
  • This is a transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Zika virus, which is a member of the family Flaviviridae. Virus particles are 40 nm in diameter, with an outer envelope, and an inner dense core.
  • A comparison of a typical head size for a baby and a baby with microcephaly.
  • This image depicts a pair of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes during a mating ritual while the female feeds on a blood meal. James Gathany
  • A female Aedes aegypti mosquito while she in the process of acquiring a blood meal from her human host. Photo: James Gathany
  • A blood-engorged female Aedes albopictus mosquito feeding on a human host. Photo: James Gathany
  • When using repellent sprays, do not spray directly on your face - spray on your hands and then apply to your face.
  • Reapply insect repellent according to label instructions when outdoors for long periods of time.
  • Most insect repellents can be used on children. However, never apply repellent to children younger than 2 months old (according to the American Academy of Pediatrics). Apply sparingly around ears, never on eyes or mouth.
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  • If you get sick, see a doctor. Tell the doctor where you traveled.
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  • Zika and Pregnancy: Healthcare providers should ask pregnant patients about recent travel history. Know the symptoms of Zika.
  • Zika and Pregnancy: Zika is linked to microcephaly, a serious birth defect that affects a baby's brain. Get the facts.
  • Zika and Pregnancy: Pregnant woman should take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Learn more.
  • Zika and Pregnancy: Pregnant women should avoid travel to areas with Zika. Learn more.
  • Zika and Pregnancy: Zika may spread through mosquito bites to some states this spring and summer. Pregnant women should take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Learn more.
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Henry Walke

 

Henry Walke, MD, PhD – Chief, Bacterial Special Pathogens Branch, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)

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