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[LIST=1][*]What is Zika virus?

Zika virus disease is a mosquito-borne illness. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are a mild fever, skin rashes, muscle and joint pain, and conjunctivitis. These symptoms normally last for 2-7 days. Seek medical care if symptoms worsen.

I am sure that everyone reading this has heard it on the news, but it is always good to be aware of this danger.

Although the virus does not cause a serious illness it can be dangerous to someone who is pregnant. To be exposed to the virus can cause the baby to be born with very little brain tissue, a condition called microcephaly. No virus has been found in Lake, Sumter or Marion that I have heard about. No cases have begun in Florida but brought to Florida from South America.

Stagnant water and standing water such as in bird baths are where mosquitoes carrying the virus breed.