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After the 21 days have passed after acquiring the Zika virus, you're virus-free and good to go unverified
The Zika virus lasts a few weeks at most in the body. It does not cause chronic infection. The time might vary according to each particular case, but Zika infections tend to last between 7 and 21 days. During these weeks you should be careful not to... Show More
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No vaccine currently exists for Zika virus unverified
There is no known vaccine or specific treatment against the Zika virus. Treatment is directed at alleviating symptoms. Show More
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The Aedes species mosquitoes are aggressive daytime biters, they can also bite at night unverified
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The likelihood of getting Zika from kissing is extremely rare unverified
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Ultrasonic mosquito repellent devices do not work unverified
The American Mosquito Control Association says 10 scientific studies of different ultrasonic mosquito repellent devices conducted since 1998 showed none of them had any effect on mosquito behavior. “The fact is that these devices just do not work – marketing... Show More
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Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus) unverified
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