Zika virus
Americannoun
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a chiefly mosquito-borne virus of the genus Flavivirus that causes Zika, a mild illness.
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the illness itself, typically characterized by mild fever, rash, and joint pain; Zika.
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After all, this was the year that brought Brexit, the Zika virus outbreak and the deaths of David Bowie, George Michael and Prince.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
She lives in Maceió, a coastal city in north-eastern Brazil, where 75% of the cases of congenital Zika virus syndrome in the country were registered.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025
“Decreased funding and inability to collaborate with international organizations will lead to increased threats from emerging pathogens,” including Ebola, mpox and Zika virus, Vaughan said.
From Salon • Mar. 20, 2025
The same is true for other vector-borne diseases, such as dengue or Zika virus, added Suh.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024
Polluted air, bacteria-infested water, and the Zika virus.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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