noun
a type of virus that is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito and can cause symptoms such as fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes
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The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause birth defects in newborns.
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I heard that the Zika virus is spreading rapidly in certain regions.
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Dude, you better watch out for that Zika virus when you travel to tropical areas.
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The Zika virus spread through the community like wildfire, causing widespread panic.