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Calculated Shard: 30 (from laksa119)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa030.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://africacdc.org/disease/zika-virus/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://africacdc.org/disease/zika-virus/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease\/zika-virus\/","crawl_time":1775145653,"first_indexed_time":1586842280,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,africacdc!\/disease\/zika-virus\/ s443","src_root_hash":"16502180585388344630","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Zika Virus – Africa CDC","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Zika virus is transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes during the day in tropical and subtropical regions\n.\nAn increased risk of neurologic complications is associated with Zika virus infection in adults and children, including Guillain-Barré syndrome, neuropathy and myelitis. Outbreaks of Zika virus disease have been recorded in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. From the 1960s to 1980s, rare sporadic cases of human infections were found across Africa and Asia, typically accompanied by mild illness.\nZika virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus can also be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy, through sexual contact, organ transplantation, and blood or blood product transfusion.\nMost people infected with the Zika virus do not have symptoms. Occasionally mild symptoms occur, including rash, fever, headache, malaise, muscle and joint pain, and conjunctivitis. Risk of exposure is greatest in tropical and subtropical regions. Infected mosquitoes are most active during the day, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.\nThere is no available treatment. Those with symptoms should rest, drink fluids, and use common medicines to treat pain and fever. Pregnant women with the virus or living near areas of transmission should visit a doctor for laboratory testing.\nEliminating small collections of water which may be breeding sites for mosquitoes is important in reducing exposure. Always cover water storage containers, clean up tyres, and trash, and emptying standing water from flowerpots to avoid mosquito breeding. Applying insect repellent that contains DEET, wearing light-coloured clothing, and using physical barriers such as doors and screens can prevent infected mosquito bites.\nRecent Outbreaks in Africa\nYear\nCountries\nCases\nDeaths\n2015\nCape Verde\n4,744\n–","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease\/zika-virus\/#content)\n\nEmail: [communications@africacdc.org](mailto:communications@africacdc.org)\n\n- [About](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/about-us\/)\n  - [About Us](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/about-us\/)\n  - [Staff Directory](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/staff-directory\/)\n  - [Our Partners](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/our-partners\/)\n  - [Brand Guidelines](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/brand-guidelines\/)\n- [Institutes](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease\/zika-virus\/)\n  - [Institute of Pathogen Genomics (IPG)](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/institutes\/ipg\/)\n  - [Africa CDC Institute for Workforce Development](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/institutes\/africa-cdc-institute-for-workforce-development\/)\n- [Media](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease\/zika-virus\/)\n  - 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[About Us](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/about-us\/)\n  - [Staff Directory](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/staff-directory\/)\n  - [Our Partners](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/our-partners\/)\n  - [Brand Guidelines](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/brand-guidelines\/)\n- [Institutes](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease\/zika-virus\/)\n  - [Institute of Pathogen Genomics (IPG)](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/institutes\/ipg\/)\n  - [Africa CDC Institute for Workforce Development](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/institutes\/africa-cdc-institute-for-workforce-development\/)\n- [Media](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease\/zika-virus\/)\n  - [Stories of Impact](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/stories-of-impact\/)\n  - [News](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/news\/)\n  - [Africa CDC Monthly Newsletter](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/newsletter\/)\n  - [Speeches](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/speeches\/)\n  - [Africa Public Health Podcast](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/africa-public-health-podcast\/)\n  - [Video](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/video\/)\n  - [Audio](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/audio\/)\n- [Opportunities](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease\/zika-virus\/)\n  - [Careers](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/opportunities\/)\n  - [Africa CDC – Supply Chain Division](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/supply-chain-division\/)\n  - [African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM)](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/appm\/)\n  - [Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/kofi-annan-fellowship-in-global-health-leadership\/)\n  - [Africa community media information hub on COVID-19 & health](https:\/\/infohub.eacomnet.org\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/contact-us\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AfricaCDC_Logo.png)](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/)\n\n- [Our Work](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease\/zika-virus\/)\n  - [Overview](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/our-work\/)\n  - [Strategic Pillars](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease\/zika-virus\/)\n    - [Division of Disease Control and Prevention](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/programme\/division-of-disease-control-and-prevention\/)\n    - [Emergency Preparedness and Response](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/programme\/emergency-preparedness-response\/)\n    - 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[Mpox](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/mpox\/)\n  - [COVID-19](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/covid-19\/)\n- [Events](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/event\/)\n- [About Us](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/about-us\/)\n  - [Our Partners](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/our-partners\/)\n- [Africa CDC Institutes](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/institutes\/)\n- [Media](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease\/zika-virus\/)\n  - [Speeches](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/speeches\/)\n  - [Video](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/video\/)\n  - [Audio & Podcasts](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/audio\/)\n- [Opportunities](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease\/zika-virus\/)\n  - [Careers](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/opportunities\/)\n  - [Africa CDC – Supply Chain Division](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/supply-chain-division\/)\n  - [Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/kofi-annan-fellowship-in-global-health-leadership\/)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/contact-us\/)\n\n- [Our Work](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/our-work\/)\n- [Regional Coordination Centres](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/regional-collaborating-centres\/)\n- [Resources](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/resources\/)\n- [Stories of Impact](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/stories-of-impact\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/news\/)\n- [Emergencies](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease\/zika-virus\/)\n  - [Mpox](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/mpox\/)\n  - [COVID-19](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/covid-19\/)\n- [Events](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/event\/)\n- [About Us](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/about-us\/)\n  - [Our Partners](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/our-partners\/)\n- [Africa CDC Institutes](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/institutes\/)\n- [Media](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease\/zika-virus\/)\n  - [Speeches](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/speeches\/)\n  - [Video](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/video\/)\n  - [Audio & Podcasts](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/audio\/)\n- [Opportunities](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease\/zika-virus\/)\n  - [Careers](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/opportunities\/)\n  - [Africa CDC – Supply Chain Division](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/supply-chain-division\/)\n  - [Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/kofi-annan-fellowship-in-global-health-leadership\/)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/contact-us\/)\n\n[Diseases](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease\/)\n\n# Zika Virus\n\n![Zika Virus](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Zika-Virus-r6e3ztvbvupgelki4bwv7ov6ic22lkiz48ih2r6qo8.jpg)\n\nZika virus is transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes during the day in tropical and subtropical regions*.* An increased risk of neurologic complications is associated with Zika virus infection in adults and children, including Guillain-Barré syndrome, neuropathy and myelitis. Outbreaks of Zika virus disease have been recorded in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. From the 1960s to 1980s, rare sporadic cases of human infections were found across Africa and Asia, typically accompanied by mild illness.\n\nZika virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus can also be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy, through sexual contact, organ transplantation, and blood or blood product transfusion.\n\nMost people infected with the Zika virus do not have symptoms. Occasionally mild symptoms occur, including rash, fever, headache, malaise, muscle and joint pain, and conjunctivitis. Risk of exposure is greatest in tropical and subtropical regions. Infected mosquitoes are most active during the day, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.\n\nThere is no available treatment. Those with symptoms should rest, drink fluids, and use common medicines to treat pain and fever. Pregnant women with the virus or living near areas of transmission should visit a doctor for laboratory testing.\n\nEliminating small collections of water which may be breeding sites for mosquitoes is important in reducing exposure. Always cover water storage containers, clean up tyres, and trash, and emptying standing water from flowerpots to avoid mosquito breeding. Applying insect repellent that contains DEET, wearing light-coloured clothing, and using physical barriers such as doors and screens can prevent infected mosquito bites.\n\n## Recent Outbreaks in Africa\n|   |   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| **Year** | **Countries** | **Cases** | **Deaths** |\n| 2015 | Cape Verde | 4,744 | – |\n\n##### Follow Us\n[Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/AfricaCDC)     [Linkedin](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/africacdc\/)     [Facebook-f](https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/africacdc\/)     [Youtube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCWRIrWg4as6umiFK_k80pIg)     [Flickr](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/africacdc\/albums\/)     [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/africacdc\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AfricaCDC_Logo.png)\n\nAfrica CDC strengthens the capacity and capability of Africa’s public health institutions as well as partnerships to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats and outbreaks, based on data-driven interventions and programmes.\n\nTel: +251 11 551 77 00 \\| [communications@africacdc.org](mailto:africacdc@africa-union.org)  \nVisit Africa CDC on the [African Union website](https:\/\/au.int\/africacdc).\n\n#### Regional Centres\n- [Central Africa RCC](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/rcc\/central-africa-rcc\/)\n- [Eastern Africa RCC](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/rcc\/eastern-africa-rcc\/)\n- [Northern Africa RCC](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/rcc\/northern-africa-rcc\/)\n- [Southern Africa RCC](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/rcc\/southern-africa-rcc\/)\n- [Western Africa RCC](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/rcc\/western-africa-rcc\/)\n\n- [Central Africa RCC](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/rcc\/central-africa-rcc\/)\n- [Eastern Africa RCC](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/rcc\/eastern-africa-rcc\/)\n- [Northern Africa RCC](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/rcc\/northern-africa-rcc\/)\n- [Southern Africa RCC](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/rcc\/southern-africa-rcc\/)\n- [Western Africa RCC](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/rcc\/western-africa-rcc\/)\n\n#### Resources\n- [Coronavirus Disease 2019](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/covid-19\/)\n- [AU COVID-19 Response Fund](https:\/\/au.int\/en\/AUCOVID19ResponseFund)\n- [Antibiotic Guardian Blog](http:\/\/antibioticguardian.com\/africa\/)\n\n- [Coronavirus Disease 2019](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/covid-19\/)\n- [AU COVID-19 Response Fund](https:\/\/au.int\/en\/AUCOVID19ResponseFund)\n- [Antibiotic Guardian Blog](http:\/\/antibioticguardian.com\/africa\/)\n\n#### Information\n- [News](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/news\/)\n- [Africa CDC Monthly Newsletter](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/newsletter\/)\n- [Speeches](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/speeches\/)\n- [Disease Information](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease)\n- [Disease Outbreaks](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease-outbreak\/)\n- [Resources](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/resources\/)\n- [Journal of Public Health in Africa](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/journal-of-public-health-in-africa\/)\n- [RISLNET](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/rislnet\/)\n\n- [News](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/news\/)\n- [Africa CDC Monthly Newsletter](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/newsletter\/)\n- [Speeches](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/speeches\/)\n- [Disease Information](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease)\n- [Disease Outbreaks](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/disease-outbreak\/)\n- [Resources](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/resources\/)\n- [Journal of Public Health in Africa](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/journal-of-public-health-in-africa\/)\n- [RISLNET](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/rislnet\/)\n\n#### About\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/contact-us\/)\n- [Brand Guidelines](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/brand-guidelines\/)\n- [About Us](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/about-us\/)\n- [Staff Directory](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/staff-directory\/)\n- [Partners](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/our-partners\/)\n- [Africa CDC Institutes](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/institutes\/)\n- [Report a Concern](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/report-a-concern\/)\n- [Intranet](https:\/\/africacdcorg.sharepoint.com\/sites\/intranet-site\/)\n\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/contact-us\/)\n- [Brand Guidelines](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/brand-guidelines\/)\n- [About Us](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/about-us\/)\n- [Staff Directory](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/staff-directory\/)\n- [Partners](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/our-partners\/)\n- [Africa CDC Institutes](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/institutes\/)\n- [Report a Concern](https:\/\/africacdc.org\/report-a-concern\/)\n- [Intranet](https:\/\/africacdcorg.sharepoint.com\/sites\/intranet-site\/)\n\n© All rights reserved Africa CDC\n\nPowered by [THINKTEAM]()\n\nWe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.\n\nOk","attrs_readable_markdown":"Zika virus is transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes during the day in tropical and subtropical regions*.* An increased risk of neurologic complications is associated with Zika virus infection in adults and children, including Guillain-Barré syndrome, neuropathy and myelitis. Outbreaks of Zika virus disease have been recorded in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. From the 1960s to 1980s, rare sporadic cases of human infections were found across Africa and Asia, typically accompanied by mild illness.\n\nZika virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus can also be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy, through sexual contact, organ transplantation, and blood or blood product transfusion.\n\nMost people infected with the Zika virus do not have symptoms. 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Boilerpipe Text	Zika virus is transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes during the day in tropical and subtropical regions . An increased risk of neurologic complications is associated with Zika virus infection in adults and children, including Guillain-Barré syndrome, neuropathy and myelitis. Outbreaks of Zika virus disease have been recorded in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. From the 1960s to 1980s, rare sporadic cases of human infections were found across Africa and Asia, typically accompanied by mild illness. Zika virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus can also be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy, through sexual contact, organ transplantation, and blood or blood product transfusion. Most people infected with the Zika virus do not have symptoms. Occasionally mild symptoms occur, including rash, fever, headache, malaise, muscle and joint pain, and conjunctivitis. Risk of exposure is greatest in tropical and subtropical regions. Infected mosquitoes are most active during the day, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. There is no available treatment. Those with symptoms should rest, drink fluids, and use common medicines to treat pain and fever. Pregnant women with the virus or living near areas of transmission should visit a doctor for laboratory testing. Eliminating small collections of water which may be breeding sites for mosquitoes is important in reducing exposure. Always cover water storage containers, clean up tyres, and trash, and emptying standing water from flowerpots to avoid mosquito breeding. Applying insect repellent that contains DEET, wearing light-coloured clothing, and using physical barriers such as doors and screens can prevent infected mosquito bites. Recent Outbreaks in Africa Year Countries Cases Deaths 2015 Cape Verde 4,744 –
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An increased risk of neurologic complications is associated with Zika virus infection in adults and children, including Guillain-Barré syndrome, neuropathy and myelitis. Outbreaks of Zika virus disease have been recorded in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. From the 1960s to 1980s, rare sporadic cases of human infections were found across Africa and Asia, typically accompanied by mild illness. Zika virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus can also be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy, through sexual contact, organ transplantation, and blood or blood product transfusion. Most people infected with the Zika virus do not have symptoms. Occasionally mild symptoms occur, including rash, fever, headache, malaise, muscle and joint pain, and conjunctivitis. Risk of exposure is greatest in tropical and subtropical regions. Infected mosquitoes are most active during the day, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. 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Readable Markdown	Zika virus is transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes during the day in tropical and subtropical regions. An increased risk of neurologic complications is associated with Zika virus infection in adults and children, including Guillain-Barré syndrome, neuropathy and myelitis. Outbreaks of Zika virus disease have been recorded in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. From the 1960s to 1980s, rare sporadic cases of human infections were found across Africa and Asia, typically accompanied by mild illness. Zika virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus can also be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy, through sexual contact, organ transplantation, and blood or blood product transfusion. Most people infected with the Zika virus do not have symptoms. Occasionally mild symptoms occur, including rash, fever, headache, malaise, muscle and joint pain, and conjunctivitis. Risk of exposure is greatest in tropical and subtropical regions. Infected mosquitoes are most active during the day, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. There is no available treatment. Those with symptoms should rest, drink fluids, and use common medicines to treat pain and fever. Pregnant women with the virus or living near areas of transmission should visit a doctor for laboratory testing. Eliminating small collections of water which may be breeding sites for mosquitoes is important in reducing exposure. Always cover water storage containers, clean up tyres, and trash, and emptying standing water from flowerpots to avoid mosquito breeding. Applying insect repellent that contains DEET, wearing light-coloured clothing, and using physical barriers such as doors and screens can prevent infected mosquito bites. ## Recent Outbreaks in Africa \| \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| Year \| Countries \| Cases \| Deaths \| \| 2015 \| Cape Verde \| 4,744 \| – \|
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