Frequently Asked Questions:

Zika is a viral infection that usually causes a mild illness that typically lasts between 2 and 7 days. 80% of people who become infected by Zika virus have no symptoms. Zika virus is spread through the bite of a mosquito that is in certain countries.

Infection with Zika virus has been strongly linked with a serious birth condition called microcephaly.

• Zika factsheet for the general public
• Zika virus and pregnancy factsheet