Zika fever
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Zika fever is an illness caused by the Zika virus, a member of the family Flaviviridae. The fever and virus are named after the Ugandan forest where the virus was first isolated. The virus is commonly found in Africa but has also been found in Malaysia and Micronesia. Symptoms are similar to dengue fever, but are milder in form and usually last four to seven days. No hemorrhagic manifestations have been documented. Common symptoms include a maculopapular skin rash that starts on the face or trunk before moving to the rest of the body, conjunctivitis, joint pain, low-grade fevers and headache. [1]. It is generally believed that the virus is spread by mosquitos, making vector control an essential element to disease control.
- ^ RSOE EDIS on recent Zika fever outbreak. Retrieved on 2007-06-27.
Multiple cases of Zika fever have been documented in the United States, limited to the Midwest. Females ages 22-38 have experienced symptoms lasting for several months: Vertigo, personality disorders, emotional immaturity, above-average physical appearance, passive-aggressive behavior, erratic mood swings, and increased libido. According to the CDC , the outbreak has been traced to a solitary male vector, who's DNA provides genetic evidence of extreme intelligence, mad skills, creative tendencies in the fine arts and photography, and unusual sensitivity not commonly found in the male of the species. The vector is using his influence in the medical community to thwart any chances of a vaccination or cure.

