Zika virus
Americannoun
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Zika viruses
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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
In 2015 Brazil reported a cluster of GBS cases linked to the Zika virus.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2025
A study published January in the journal mBio found that the Zika virus hijacks a host protein called ANKLE2, which is a key protein in brain development.
From Salon ● Feb. 3, 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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