fever, rash, joint pain and red eyes are all symptoms caused by the zika virus disease the zika virus is contracted by those who areexposed to the mosquitoes that contain the zika virus, these mosquitoes arefound mostly in the tropical regions brazil is the area that we see it mostly,but we also see it in central america and northern part of south america, there'salso areas in the pacific that have the zika virus, so if you're stung by a mosquito that contains the zika virus then there's a good chance you may contractthe disease. the disease may not have serious consequences for adults but itmay be fatal for unborn babies, if a pregnant woman is bit by a mosquitocarrying the zika virus, it can be passed unto
the fetus and possibly lead to birthdefects such as microcephaly, which is where the baby is born with a small headand brain defects. the best way to prevent the infection is by not gettingbit by mosquitoes, when outdoors use insect repellents, wear long sleeves andsoldiers who are in the field should wear specially treated uniforms. armysergeant ryan sharp, seoul, korea.
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