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Zika Virus

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Mosquito-borne virus causing mild fever, linked to birth defects.

A viral disease caused by the Zika virus, spread by Aedes mosquitoes, often causing mild fever, rash, and joint pain. WHO highlights its link to birth defects like microcephaly in newborns, with prevention relying on mosquito control and avoiding travel to endemic areas.