adminZika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, common symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes.
The first confirmed case came in Brazil in May 2015, but it made news in the U.S. with reported cases in January 2016.
The Pennsylvania Medical Society will work with the state Department of Health to keep physicians and the public informed about Pennsylvania’s preparedness for this virus.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Main Zika Virus web page
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Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Zika info page
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