Countries with Zika Virus

Is There Active Zika Virus in a Country Where You Live or Where You Will Travel?

The following countries and territories have active Zika Virus transmission as of 8/31/2016 (retrieved from: http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/active-countries.html)

(Note: This list reflects laboratory-confirmed Zika virus disease cases reported to ArboNET by state or territory as of August 31, 2016)

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The Zika virus causes Zika virus disease.  This disease is spread to people primarily by two types of mosquitoes, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.  A mosquito bites a person infected with Zika virus.  The mosquito becomes infected and then bites another person.  With more infected people, more mosquitoes become infected and so on.

Zika virus is usually a mild illness.  Some people have symptoms that last up to a week, but some people have only mild or no symptoms at all.  It is important to note that Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause very serious birth defects, including microcephaly and other severe brain defects.  For detailed information about the Zika Virus, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/zika/index.html

It is also possible to get the Zika Virus from sex with someone who has the virus.  Learn more about protecting yourself from sexual transmission here: http://www.cdc.gov/zika/transmission/sexual-transmission.html

Because Zika is primarily transmitted by mosquitoes, the best way to prevent Zika is to avoid getting mosquito bites.

Mosquitoes can get inside any room simply by flying in when people go in and out.  Having screened doors and windows certainly helps, but does not prevent mosquitoes from entering any indoor space.

If you’ve spotted mosquitoes inside your home or if you’ve seen enough outside that it seems likely they’ll get in at some point, sleeping under a mosquito net ensures that you won’t get mosquito bites while you sleep!

You can also use mosquito nets on outdoor tables or gazebos while you are enjoying time outdoors, and while camping or sleeping outside.