Zika Virus
Epidemiology - Disease Control
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Zika fever is an illness caused by a mosquito-borne virus similar to those that cause dengue and West Nile virus infection. Common symptoms include fever, rash and muscle pain, though only 1 in 5 cases is symptomatic. Zika has also been linked to serious birth defects, including microcephaly, when contracted by expectant mothers during pregnancy.
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Mosquito-Borne and Other Insect-Borne Diseases
St. Lucie County Mosquito Control and Coastal Management Services
Mosquito Safety PSA
SpillTheWater - Resources tailored to students, parents and teachers to help educate kids and involve them in the fight against mosquito-borne illnesses.
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