Further reading
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Public Health England. Zika virus: clinical and travel guidance .
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Q&As on Zika and pregnancy .
World Health Organization. Zika virus fact sheet .
Travel Health Pro. Zika virus update and advice for travellers including pregnant women .
Best use of medicines in pregnancy. Zika virus .
Scientists believe that there is enough evidence to show that Zika virus infection is a cause of birth defects,including microcephaly (this means the baby will have an abnormally small head and can be
If you are trying to get pregnant, discuss your travel plans with your GP, practice nurse or travel clinic. You should take extra care to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. It is recommended that you
Public Health England. Zika virus: clinical and travel guidance . Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Q&As on Zika and pregnancy . World Health Organization. Zika virus fact sheet
Most cases of Zika virus disease are spread by infected mosquitoes biting humans. Unlike the mosquitoes that spread malaria, affected mosquitoes (the Aedes mosquito) are most active during the day, es
There is no specific treatment for Zika virus symptoms. Drinking plenty of water and taking paracetamol may help relieve symptoms. If you feel unwell after returning from a country that has malaria
If you have been infected with Zika virus, your clinical team will pass information about you on to the National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Diseases Registration Service (NCARDRS). This helps scient
Information about Zika virus and advice on travelling to an affected area.
Before travelling, seek travel health advice from your GP/practice nurse or a travel clinic ideally four to six weeks before you go. You can use this A to Z guide to check if the country you are vis
Most people don't have any symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they are usually mild and last around two to seven days. Commonly reported symptoms include: rash itching all over the body fever heada
As a precaution, the NHS Blood and Transplant service has recommended that people who have travelled to areas with active Zika virus transmission wait 28 days before donating blood. If you want to k
Scientists now believe that Zika virus is a cause of Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS), a serious condition of the nervous system. The risk of developing GBS following a Zika virus infection is currently
