Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can you tell something about zika virus?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Zika Virus: The Zika Virus has been found in Africa, Asia & South America & is spread by mosquito bites. It may not cause any symptoms or could cause fever, rash, joint pain and red eyes. It may cause serious birth defects if a pregnancy woman is infected. In rare cases it has triggered Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
Answered 11/13/2018
248 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
For summer 2018, where in the United States do we have to worry about Zika virus? In which states might you catch the catch from a mosquito bite.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it ok to take a family cruise to the Eastern Caribbean with the zika virus outbreak? My children are 7 and 10.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How is Zika spreading? How do mosquitoes get the virus... do they get it from other mosquitoes, or from biting a person infected with Zika?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Does being infected with the Zika virus once brings immunity from future infections? If infected again, will a person still be able to infect others?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Is Covid-19 related to Zika virus?
How do you prevent catching the Zika virus?
I am traveling to Anguilla in he British West Indies next week. Has the Zika virus been a problem there? What are the risks for a 60 year old couple?
In which countries in the Americas do I have to worry about Zika virus from mosquito bites?
My baby is 1mo and we're in Brazil. I'm concerned about the Zika virus. Witch repellent should I use?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
