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Could novel coronavirus be mistaken for zika or vice versa?
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Possibly, yes,: testing can be used to distinguish between the two, if needed.
Answered 4/23/2020
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COVID 19 Vs. Zika: Zika virus is a Flavivirus which is spread by a bite from the Aedes mosquito.Most are asymptomatic. Possible sx's: fever, maculopapular rash, arthralgia, conjunctivitis, myalgia, headache, edema, vomiting, retroorbital pain, and lymphadenopathy. SARS-CoV-2 is a coronavirus with human to human transmission.Most are midl to asymptomatic. Sx: fever, cough, feeling tired, shortness of breath, muscle
Answered 5/25/2020
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