RISK

GROUPS

SYMPTOMS

Many experience no or
minimal symptoms;
The Zika Virus obreak took common symptoms
place mainly in the include: fever, rash,
Americas, but also impacted headache, joint pain,
West Africa and parts of and muscle pain ZIKA VIRUS
Asia.
If the infected Small bite, big
Individuals who travel and individual is pregnant, threat!
do not prevent mosquito the child will have
bites are most at risk! birth defects
 DIAGNOSIS PATHOGEN PREVENTION
AND
TREATMENT

Diagnosis:
Can be detected with a
blood or urine test
Prevent bug bites:
Zika is a vector- - Use repellent spray
borne virus: - Wear full coverage
clothing
The pathogen is - Stay away from bug
spread through filled areas
Treatment: mosquitos and unsafe
There is no medication sex
Be knowledgable about
for Zika, treatment Spread near large bodies travel and take
focuses on rest, fluids of water and mosquito precautions; use safe sex
and fever reducers. breeding grounds practices