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Can sunburn be splotchy? i was in honduras and don't remember a single mosquito bite. i have red splotches on chest/stomach. at beach. no fever. zika?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Zika Virus: Symptoms of Zika Virus only occur in about 20% of people and include fever, joint pain, conjunctivitis (red eyes) & a red/pink bumpy rash (maculopapular). Headache, eye pain, vomiting & muscle pain can occur. Sx' last a few days to a week. A sunburn may appear splotchy.

Answered 11/17/2018

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A member asked:

Can sunburn be splotchy? i was in honduras and don't remember a single mosquito bite. i have red splotches on chest/stomach. at beach. no fever. zika?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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