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1. Shard Calculation

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Calculated Shard: 65 (from laksa179)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa065.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://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/zika\/","crawl_time":1774248956,"first_indexed_time":1575924642,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"edu,ufl!ifas,fmel,\/general-information\/zika\/ s443","src_root_hash":"9649183866810524865","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Zika - UF IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - UF\/IFAS","meta_descriptions":["Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Florida"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory\nZIKA Virus\nWhat is ZIKA?\nZika is a virus that recently spread to the Americas that is transmitted by mosquitoes . Symptoms are usually mild, but neurological and autoimmune complications can result from infection with the virus. Currently, there are no vaccines or medications available to prevent infection. Avoiding mosquito bites is the best defense against Zika virus infection. The Zika virus is related to dengue, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. It was discovered in 1947 in Africa and is named after the Zika Forest in Uganda (zika means \"overgrown\" in Lugandan), where the virus was first recovered from a sentinel rhesus monkey that was being used in a yellow fever research project. It was first isolated from a human in Nigeria in 1954.\nEssential Information on the ZIKA Virus\nZIKA FAQ -\nENGLISH\n|\nESPAÑOL\nDetailed Info about ZIKA -\nENGLISH\n|\nESPAÑOL\nCurrent Distribution -\nCurrent CDC Info\nView the Mosquito Life Cycle\nPrevention\nContact JRey@ufl.edu","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/zika\/#content)\n\n[![UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences logo](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/media\/ifasufledu\/white\/style-assets\/ifas-f6v3\/images\/IFAS-White-orange-line.svg)](https:\/\/ifas.ufl.edu\/)\n\n[Give](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/give\/) [University of Florida](http:\/\/ufl.edu\/)\n\nSearch Link\n\n[Resources](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/zika\/)\n\n[Toggle Search Form](\"Toggle Search Form\")\n\nMENU\n\n[GIVE](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/give\/) [UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA](http:\/\/www.ufl.edu\/)\n\nMENU\n\n- [HOME](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/)\n- [General Info](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/)\n  - [About Us](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/about-us\/)\n  - [Job Announcements](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/job-announcements\/)\n  - [Florida Medical Entomology Group](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/fmeg\/)\n  - [Natural Habitats @ FMEL](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/natural-habitats-at-fmel\/)\n  - [Maps](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/maps\/)\n  - [Advanced Mosquito Identification and Certification](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/advanced-mosquito-identification-and-certification\/)\n  - [Fall Adv Mosquito ID and Certification for FMC](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/fall-advanced-mosquito-id-and-certification\/)\n- [People](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/personnel-mobile-landing-page\/)\n  - [Faculty](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/directory-fmel-faculty\/)\n  - [Staff](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/directory-fmel-staff\/)\n  - [Postdoctoral Associates, Scientists, Technicians](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/directory-fmel-researcher\/)\n  - [Students](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/directory-fmel-students\/)\n- [Publications](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/)\n  - [Print Publications](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/)\n  - [EDIS FMEL Publications](http:\/\/edis.ifas.ufl.edu\/department_florida_medical_entomology_lab_-_vero_beach)\n- [Training & Resources](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/mosquito-guide\/)\n  - [Quick Genera Keys](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/mosquito-guide\/genera-quick-keys\/)\n  - [Basic Mosquito Anatomy](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/mosquito-guide\/basic-mosquito-anatomy\/)\n  - [Identification Tables](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/mosquito-guide\/species-identification-table\/)\n  - [Genera & Species](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/mosquito-guide\/mosquito-genera-and-species\/)\n  - [Reference and Acknowledgements](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/mosquito-guide\/references-and-acknowledgements\/)\n- [News & Highlights](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/fmel---highlights\/)\n  - [FMEL - Highlights](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/fmel---highlights\/)\n  - [FMEL - In The Media](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/fmel---in-the-media\/)\n  - [FMEL Research Blogs](http:\/\/blogs.ifas.ufl.edu\/news\/tag\/florida-medical-entomology-laboratory\/)\n- [Mosquito Control](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/florida-mosquito-control\/)\n  - [FMEL Research Areas](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/research-areas\/)\n  - [Insecticide Resistance In Florida Mosquito Vectors](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/research-areas\/insecticide-resistance-in-florida-mosquito-vectors\/)\n  - [Florida Mosquito Control Directory - Map](https:\/\/fdacs.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/webappviewer\/index.html?id=879e5a6882e84f339ce9a25020144eb7)\n  - [Florida Mosquito Control by Counties](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/florida-mosquito-control\/florida-mosquito-control-table-by-county\/)\n  - [Mosquito Control White Papers](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/florida-mosquito-control\/fmel-research-white-papers\/)\n  - [Florida Mosquito Control Association](https:\/\/www.yourfmca.org\/)\n- [Events](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/events\/)\n\n# Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory\n# Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory\n\n##\n# ZIKA Virus\n## What is ZIKA?\nZika is a virus that recently spread to the Americas that is transmitted by mosquitoes . Symptoms are usually mild, but neurological and autoimmune complications can result from infection with the virus. Currently, there are no vaccines or medications available to prevent infection. Avoiding mosquito bites is the best defense against Zika virus infection. The Zika virus is related to dengue, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. It was discovered in 1947 in Africa and is named after the Zika Forest in Uganda (zika means \"overgrown\" in Lugandan), where the virus was first recovered from a sentinel rhesus monkey that was being used in a yellow fever research project. It was first isolated from a human in Nigeria in 1954.\n\n## Essential Information on the ZIKA Virus\n- **ZIKA FAQ -** [ENGLISH](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/zika\/zika-faq-english\/) \\| [ESPAÑOL](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/zika\/zika-faq-spanish\/)\n- **Detailed Info about ZIKA -** [ENGLISH](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/media\/fmelifasufledu\/zika\/IN112000.pdf) \\| [ESPAÑOL](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/media\/fmelifasufledu\/zika\/in112100.pdf)\n- **Current Distribution -** [Current CDC Info](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/zika\/zika-cases-us\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/zika\/reporting\/index.html)\n\n![Albo and aeg close up](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/media\/fmelifasufledu\/images\/aegypti_albo3-\\(1\\).jpg)\n\n[View the Mosquito Life Cycle](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/zika\/mosquito-life-cycle\/)\n\n### Prevention\n|   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n| [![](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/media\/fmelifasufledu\/zika\/sourceTRANSP-320x298.gif)](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/zika\/eliminate-water-holding-containers\/) | [![Black and white image of person wearing jacket that covers head and arms](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/media\/fmelifasufledu\/zika\/clothes.gif)](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/zika\/wear-protective-clothing\/) | [![Applying mosquito repellent to exposed skin](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/media\/fmelifasufledu\/zika\/repell2.gif)](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/zika\/use-appropriate-repellents\/) |\n| [Eliminate Water Holding Containers](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/zika\/eliminate-water-holding-containers\/) | [Wear Protective Clothing](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/zika\/wear-protective-clothing\/) | [Use Appropriate Repellents](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/zika\/use-appropriate-repellents\/) |\n\n[**Contact JRey@ufl.edu**](<mailto:JRey@ufl.edu?Subject=Zika Website Info>)\n\n[![University of Florida Logo](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/media\/ifasufledu\/white\/style-assets\/ifas-f6v3\/images\/UF_Signature_SVG-f6v3.svg)](http:\/\/www.ufl.edu\/)\n\n##### Contact\n**[Feedback](mailto:nishimur@ufl.edu)**  \n[Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/)  \n 200 9th St SE, Vero Beach, FL. 32962  \n (772) 778-7200\n\n##### Land Grant Mission\n- [Teaching](https:\/\/cals.ufl.edu\/)\n- [Research](https:\/\/research.ifas.ufl.edu\/)\n- [Extension](https:\/\/sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu\/)\n\n##### Information\n- [Ask IFAS (EDIS)](https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/ \"Ask IFAS powered by EDIS)\")\n- [UF\/IFAS Experts](https:\/\/directory.ifas.ufl.edu\/ \"UF\/IFAS Directory\")\n- [UF\/IFAS Blogs](https:\/\/blogs.ifas.ufl.edu\/global\/ \"UF\/IFAS Blogs\")\n- [UF\/IFAS Bookstore](https:\/\/ifasbooks.ifas.ufl.edu\/ \"UF\/IFAS Extension Bookstore\")\n\n##### Policy\n- [Accessible UF](https:\/\/accessibility.ufl.edu\/)\n- [EEO Statement](https:\/\/ics.ifas.ufl.edu\/uf-ifas-legal-statements\/)\n- [IFAS Web Policy](https:\/\/ics.ifas.ufl.edu\/our-services\/web-services\/)\n- [SSN](https:\/\/www.privacy.ufl.edu\/guidance\/social-security-numbers--\/) & [UF Privacy](https:\/\/privacy.ufl.edu\/policies\/onlineinternet-privacy-policy-\/)\n- [Analytics (Google Privacy)](https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy)\n\n© 2025 [University of Florida](https:\/\/www.ufl.edu\/), [IFAS](https:\/\/ifas.ufl.edu\/) Last Modified:Mon, 9 Jun 2025 11:32:05 EDT","attrs_readable_markdown":"Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory\n\n## ZIKA Virus\n## What is ZIKA?\nZika is a virus that recently spread to the Americas that is transmitted by mosquitoes . Symptoms are usually mild, but neurological and autoimmune complications can result from infection with the virus. Currently, there are no vaccines or medications available to prevent infection. Avoiding mosquito bites is the best defense against Zika virus infection. The Zika virus is related to dengue, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. It was discovered in 1947 in Africa and is named after the Zika Forest in Uganda (zika means \"overgrown\" in Lugandan), where the virus was first recovered from a sentinel rhesus monkey that was being used in a yellow fever research project. It was first isolated from a human in Nigeria in 1954.\n\n## Essential Information on the ZIKA Virus\n- **ZIKA FAQ -** [ENGLISH](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/zika\/zika-faq-english\/) \\| [ESPAÑOL](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/zika\/zika-faq-spanish\/)\n- **Detailed Info about ZIKA -** [ENGLISH](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/media\/fmelifasufledu\/zika\/IN112000.pdf) \\| [ESPAÑOL](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/media\/fmelifasufledu\/zika\/in112100.pdf)\n- **Current Distribution -** [Current CDC Info](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/zika\/zika-cases-us\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/zika\/reporting\/index.html)\n\n![Albo and aeg close up](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/media\/fmelifasufledu\/images\/aegypti_albo3-\\(1\\).jpg)\n\n[View the Mosquito Life Cycle](https:\/\/fmel.ifas.ufl.edu\/general-information\/zika\/mosquito-life-cycle\/)\n\n### Prevention\n[**Contact JRey@ufl.edu**](<mailto:JRey@ufl.edu?Subject=Zika Website Info>)","meta_canonical":null}

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URL	https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/
Last Crawled	2026-03-23 06:55:56 (15 days ago)
First Indexed	2019-12-09 20:50:42 (6 years ago)
HTTP Status Code	200
Meta Title	Zika - UF IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - UF/IFAS
Meta Description	Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Florida
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Boilerpipe Text	Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory ZIKA Virus What is ZIKA? Zika is a virus that recently spread to the Americas that is transmitted by mosquitoes . Symptoms are usually mild, but neurological and autoimmune complications can result from infection with the virus. Currently, there are no vaccines or medications available to prevent infection. Avoiding mosquito bites is the best defense against Zika virus infection. The Zika virus is related to dengue, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. It was discovered in 1947 in Africa and is named after the Zika Forest in Uganda (zika means "overgrown" in Lugandan), where the virus was first recovered from a sentinel rhesus monkey that was being used in a yellow fever research project. It was first isolated from a human in Nigeria in 1954. Essential Information on the ZIKA Virus ZIKA FAQ - ENGLISH \| ESPAÑOL Detailed Info about ZIKA - ENGLISH \| ESPAÑOL Current Distribution - Current CDC Info View the Mosquito Life Cycle Prevention Contact JRey@ufl.edu
Markdown	[Skip to main content](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/#content) [![UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences logo](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/media/ifasufledu/white/style-assets/ifas-f6v3/images/IFAS-White-orange-line.svg)](https://ifas.ufl.edu/) [Give](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/give/) [University of Florida](http://ufl.edu/) Search Link [Resources](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/) [Toggle Search Form]("Toggle Search Form") MENU [GIVE](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/give/) [UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA](http://www.ufl.edu/) MENU - [HOME](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/) - [General Info](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/) - [About Us](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/about-us/) - [Job Announcements](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/job-announcements/) - [Florida Medical Entomology Group](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/fmeg/) - [Natural Habitats @ FMEL](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/natural-habitats-at-fmel/) - [Maps](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/maps/) - [Advanced Mosquito Identification and Certification](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/advanced-mosquito-identification-and-certification/) - [Fall Adv Mosquito ID and Certification for FMC](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/fall-advanced-mosquito-id-and-certification/) - [People](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/personnel-mobile-landing-page/) - [Faculty](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/directory-fmel-faculty/) - [Staff](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/directory-fmel-staff/) - [Postdoctoral Associates, Scientists, Technicians](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/directory-fmel-researcher/) - [Students](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/directory-fmel-students/) - [Publications](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/) - [Print Publications](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/) - [EDIS FMEL Publications](http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/department_florida_medical_entomology_lab_-_vero_beach) - [Training & Resources](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/mosquito-guide/) - [Quick Genera Keys](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/mosquito-guide/genera-quick-keys/) - [Basic Mosquito Anatomy](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/mosquito-guide/basic-mosquito-anatomy/) - [Identification Tables](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/mosquito-guide/species-identification-table/) - [Genera & Species](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/mosquito-guide/mosquito-genera-and-species/) - [Reference and Acknowledgements](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/mosquito-guide/references-and-acknowledgements/) - [News & Highlights](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/fmel---highlights/) - [FMEL - Highlights](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/fmel---highlights/) - [FMEL - In The Media](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/fmel---in-the-media/) - [FMEL Research Blogs](http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/tag/florida-medical-entomology-laboratory/) - [Mosquito Control](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/florida-mosquito-control/) - [FMEL Research Areas](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/research-areas/) - [Insecticide Resistance In Florida Mosquito Vectors](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/research-areas/insecticide-resistance-in-florida-mosquito-vectors/) - [Florida Mosquito Control Directory - Map](https://fdacs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=879e5a6882e84f339ce9a25020144eb7) - [Florida Mosquito Control by Counties](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/florida-mosquito-control/florida-mosquito-control-table-by-county/) - [Mosquito Control White Papers](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/florida-mosquito-control/fmel-research-white-papers/) - [Florida Mosquito Control Association](https://www.yourfmca.org/) - [Events](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/events/) # Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory # Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory ## # ZIKA Virus ## What is ZIKA? Zika is a virus that recently spread to the Americas that is transmitted by mosquitoes . Symptoms are usually mild, but neurological and autoimmune complications can result from infection with the virus. Currently, there are no vaccines or medications available to prevent infection. Avoiding mosquito bites is the best defense against Zika virus infection. The Zika virus is related to dengue, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. It was discovered in 1947 in Africa and is named after the Zika Forest in Uganda (zika means "overgrown" in Lugandan), where the virus was first recovered from a sentinel rhesus monkey that was being used in a yellow fever research project. It was first isolated from a human in Nigeria in 1954. ## Essential Information on the ZIKA Virus - ZIKA FAQ - [ENGLISH](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/zika-faq-english/) \\| [ESPAÑOL](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/zika-faq-spanish/) - Detailed Info about ZIKA - [ENGLISH](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/media/fmelifasufledu/zika/IN112000.pdf) \\| [ESPAÑOL](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/media/fmelifasufledu/zika/in112100.pdf) - Current Distribution - [Current CDC Info](https://www.cdc.gov/zika/zika-cases-us/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/zika/reporting/index.html) ![Albo and aeg close up](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/media/fmelifasufledu/images/aegypti_albo3-\(1\).jpg) [View the Mosquito Life Cycle](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/mosquito-life-cycle/) ### Prevention \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| [![](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/media/fmelifasufledu/zika/sourceTRANSP-320x298.gif)](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/eliminate-water-holding-containers/) \| [![Black and white image of person wearing jacket that covers head and arms](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/media/fmelifasufledu/zika/clothes.gif)](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/wear-protective-clothing/) \| [![Applying mosquito repellent to exposed skin](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/media/fmelifasufledu/zika/repell2.gif)](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/use-appropriate-repellents/) \| \| [Eliminate Water Holding Containers](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/eliminate-water-holding-containers/) \| [Wear Protective Clothing](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/wear-protective-clothing/) \| [Use Appropriate Repellents](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/use-appropriate-repellents/) \| [Contact JRey@ufl.edu](<mailto:JRey@ufl.edu?Subject=Zika Website Info>) [![University of Florida Logo](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/media/ifasufledu/white/style-assets/ifas-f6v3/images/UF_Signature_SVG-f6v3.svg)](http://www.ufl.edu/) ##### Contact [Feedback](mailto:nishimur@ufl.edu) [Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/) 200 9th St SE, Vero Beach, FL. 32962 (772) 778-7200 ##### Land Grant Mission - [Teaching](https://cals.ufl.edu/) - [Research](https://research.ifas.ufl.edu/) - [Extension](https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/) ##### Information - [Ask IFAS (EDIS)](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ "Ask IFAS powered by EDIS)") - [UF/IFAS Experts](https://directory.ifas.ufl.edu/ "UF/IFAS Directory") - [UF/IFAS Blogs](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/global/ "UF/IFAS Blogs") - [UF/IFAS Bookstore](https://ifasbooks.ifas.ufl.edu/ "UF/IFAS Extension Bookstore") ##### Policy - [Accessible UF](https://accessibility.ufl.edu/) - [EEO Statement](https://ics.ifas.ufl.edu/uf-ifas-legal-statements/) - [IFAS Web Policy](https://ics.ifas.ufl.edu/our-services/web-services/) - [SSN](https://www.privacy.ufl.edu/guidance/social-security-numbers--/) & [UF Privacy](https://privacy.ufl.edu/policies/onlineinternet-privacy-policy-/) - [Analytics (Google Privacy)](https://policies.google.com/privacy) © 2025 [University of Florida](https://www.ufl.edu/), [IFAS](https://ifas.ufl.edu/) Last Modified:Mon, 9 Jun 2025 11:32:05 EDT
Readable Markdown	Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory ## ZIKA Virus ## What is ZIKA? Zika is a virus that recently spread to the Americas that is transmitted by mosquitoes . Symptoms are usually mild, but neurological and autoimmune complications can result from infection with the virus. Currently, there are no vaccines or medications available to prevent infection. Avoiding mosquito bites is the best defense against Zika virus infection. The Zika virus is related to dengue, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. It was discovered in 1947 in Africa and is named after the Zika Forest in Uganda (zika means "overgrown" in Lugandan), where the virus was first recovered from a sentinel rhesus monkey that was being used in a yellow fever research project. It was first isolated from a human in Nigeria in 1954. ## Essential Information on the ZIKA Virus - ZIKA FAQ - [ENGLISH](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/zika-faq-english/) \\| [ESPAÑOL](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/zika-faq-spanish/) - Detailed Info about ZIKA - [ENGLISH](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/media/fmelifasufledu/zika/IN112000.pdf) \\| [ESPAÑOL](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/media/fmelifasufledu/zika/in112100.pdf) - Current Distribution - [Current CDC Info](https://www.cdc.gov/zika/zika-cases-us/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/zika/reporting/index.html) ![Albo and aeg close up](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/media/fmelifasufledu/images/aegypti_albo3-\(1\).jpg) [View the Mosquito Life Cycle](https://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu/general-information/zika/mosquito-life-cycle/) ### Prevention [Contact JRey@ufl.edu](<mailto:JRey@ufl.edu?Subject=Zika Website Info>)
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