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Calculated Shard: 186 (from laksa115)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa186.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://www.news-medical.net/health/Zika-Virus-History.aspx\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.news-medical.net/health/Zika-Virus-History.aspx\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/Zika-Virus-History.aspx","crawl_time":1776375476,"first_indexed_time":1502021205,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"net,news-medical!www,\/health\/Zika-Virus-History.aspx s443","src_root_hash":"14884202733665843386","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Zika Virus History","meta_descriptions":["Zika virus is a single stranded RNA arbovirus of the Flaviviridae family that is related to other mosquito-borne viruses such as yellow fever, dengue and West Nile. It is considered an emerging pathogen transmitted by mosquitos of the Aedes genus, though other non-vector modes of transmission have also been suggested."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Zika virus is a single-stranded RNA arbovirus of the\nFlaviviridae\nfamily that is related to other mosquito-borne viruses such as yellow fever, dengue and West Nile. It is considered an emerging pathogen transmitted by mosquitos of the\nAedes\ngenus, though other non-vector modes of transmission have also been suggested.\nPr. James Logan (London School of Hygiene & Trop Med): Zika workshop\nDiscovery of Zika virus\nZika virus was initially isolated in 1947 from a captive rhesus monkey in Zika forest near Entebbe (Uganda) while performing routine surveillance for jungle yellow fever. One year later the virus was also found in the mosquito species\nAedes africanus\nwhich was caught on a tree platform in the same forest.\nIn 1952 the first human cases were noted by detecting\nneutralizing antibodies\nto Zika virus in sera of individuals from Uganda, but also from the United Republic of Tanzania. Two years later the virus was also successfully isolated from a young girl in Eastern Nigeria.\nStill, the first proof that the Zika virus actually causes human disease (by virus isolation and reisolation) came in 1964, when a researcher in Uganda fell ill during his experiment with Zika strains from mosquitoes. He developed a mild pink rash that lasted five days and concluded that the illness was mild in nature.\nFrom 1969 to 1983 the geographical distribution of the Zika virus expanded to equatorial Asia – including Pakistan, Malaysia, India and Indonesia. For example, in 1983 13% of human volunteers based in Lombok, Indonesia, had neutralizing antibodies to the Zika virus.\nEpidemic potential\nUntil 2007 there were only 14 human cases of Zika virus disease documented, without any outbreaks. That changed in April and May of 2007 when Zika virus spread from Africa and Asia to cause an outbreak on Yap Island, Federated States of Micronesia. Approximately three-quarters of island residents were infected with Zika virus, without any deaths, hospitalizations or neurologic complications.\nBetween 2013 and 2014 the virus caused outbreaks in four other groups of Pacific islands: New Caledonia, the Cook Islands, Easter Island and French Polynesia. In one of these outbreaks, Zika virus was also found in the semen of one patient from French Polynesia, giving further support for potential sexual transmission.\nImage: Countries with confirmed Zika virus cases. Data from WHO February 2016.\n2015 Zika outbreak in South America\nAt the beginning of March 2015, Brazil notified the World Health Organization about an illness characterized by a skin rash that was appearing in northeastern states. From February to the end of April 2015, approximately 7000 such cases were identified in these states that tested negative for measles, rubella, chikungunya, parvovirus B19 and enterovirus.\nIn May 2015, after Brazil’s National Reference Laboratory confirmed by PCR that the Zika virus was circulating in the country, the World Health Organization issued an official epidemiological alert. By the end of October 2015, Brazil reported an unusual upsurge in the number of microcephaly cases among newborns since August.\nIn January 2016 first diagnoses of intrauterine Zika virus transmission were reported in two pregnant women in Brazil that had fetuses diagnosed with microcephaly (including severe brain abnormalities confirmed by ultrasound). In addition, the Zika virus was also detected in amniotic fluid.\nPan American Health Organization received reports of locally transmitted cases from Puerto Rico and 19 territories in the Americas. In February 2016 a case of sexual transmission of Zika virus was reported in the United State. Monitoring of the further spread of this virus to other countries in the region is ongoing.\nLast Updated: Feb 16, 2023\nCurrently rated 3.6 by 9 people\nWritten by\nDr. Tomislav Meštrović\nDr. Tomislav Meštrović is a medical doctor (MD) with a Ph.D. in biomedical and health sciences, specialist in the field of clinical microbiology, and an Assistant Professor at Croatia's youngest university - University North. In addition to his interest in clinical, research and lecturing activities, his immense passion for medical writing and scientific communication goes back to his student days. He enjoys contributing back to the community. In his spare time, Tomislav is a movie buff and an avid traveler.\nCitations\nPlease use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:\nAPA\nMeštrović, Tomislav. (2023, February 16). Zika Virus History. News-Medical. Retrieved on April 16, 2026 from https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/Zika-Virus-History.aspx.\nMLA\nMeštrović, Tomislav. \"Zika Virus History\".\nNews-Medical\n. 16 April 2026. <https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/Zika-Virus-History.aspx>.\nChicago\nMeštrović, Tomislav. \"Zika Virus History\". News-Medical. https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/Zika-Virus-History.aspx. (accessed April 16, 2026).\nHarvard\nMeštrović, Tomislav. 2023.\nZika Virus History\n. News-Medical, viewed 16 April 2026, https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/Zika-Virus-History.aspx.\nSuggested Reading\nTerms\nWhile we only use edited and approved content for Azthena\n            answers, it may on occasions provide incorrect responses.\n            Please confirm any data provided with the related suppliers or\n            authors. We do not provide medical advice, if you search for\n            medical information you must always consult a medical\n            professional before acting on any information provided.\nYour questions, but not your email details will be shared with\n            OpenAI and retained for 30 days in accordance with their\n            privacy principles.\nPlease do not ask questions that use sensitive or confidential\n            information.\nRead the full\nTerms & Conditions\n.","attrs_markdown":null,"attrs_readable_markdown":"Zika virus is a single-stranded RNA arbovirus of the *Flaviviridae* family that is related to other mosquito-borne viruses such as yellow fever, dengue and West Nile. It is considered an emerging pathogen transmitted by mosquitos of the *Aedes* genus, though other non-vector modes of transmission have also been suggested.\n\nPr. James Logan (London School of Hygiene & Trop Med): Zika workshop\n\n## Discovery of Zika virus\nZika virus was initially isolated in 1947 from a captive rhesus monkey in Zika forest near Entebbe (Uganda) while performing routine surveillance for jungle yellow fever. One year later the virus was also found in the mosquito species *Aedes africanus* which was caught on a tree platform in the same forest.\n\nIn 1952 the first human cases were noted by detecting [neutralizing antibodies](https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/What-are-Neutralizing-Antibodies.aspx) to Zika virus in sera of individuals from Uganda, but also from the United Republic of Tanzania. Two years later the virus was also successfully isolated from a young girl in Eastern Nigeria.\n\nStill, the first proof that the Zika virus actually causes human disease (by virus isolation and reisolation) came in 1964, when a researcher in Uganda fell ill during his experiment with Zika strains from mosquitoes. He developed a mild pink rash that lasted five days and concluded that the illness was mild in nature.\n\nFrom 1969 to 1983 the geographical distribution of the Zika virus expanded to equatorial Asia – including Pakistan, Malaysia, India and Indonesia. For example, in 1983 13% of human volunteers based in Lombok, Indonesia, had neutralizing antibodies to the Zika virus.\n\n## Epidemic potential\nUntil 2007 there were only 14 human cases of Zika virus disease documented, without any outbreaks. That changed in April and May of 2007 when Zika virus spread from Africa and Asia to cause an outbreak on Yap Island, Federated States of Micronesia. Approximately three-quarters of island residents were infected with Zika virus, without any deaths, hospitalizations or neurologic complications.\n\nBetween 2013 and 2014 the virus caused outbreaks in four other groups of Pacific islands: New Caledonia, the Cook Islands, Easter Island and French Polynesia. In one of these outbreaks, Zika virus was also found in the semen of one patient from French Polynesia, giving further support for potential sexual transmission.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/image-handler\/picture\/2017\/8\/2016_zika_virus_prevalence_map_680x_-_Peteri.jpg)\n\n*Image: Countries with confirmed Zika virus cases. Data from WHO February 2016.*\n\n## 2015 Zika outbreak in South America\nAt the beginning of March 2015, Brazil notified the World Health Organization about an illness characterized by a skin rash that was appearing in northeastern states. From February to the end of April 2015, approximately 7000 such cases were identified in these states that tested negative for measles, rubella, chikungunya, parvovirus B19 and enterovirus.\n\nIn May 2015, after Brazil’s National Reference Laboratory confirmed by PCR that the Zika virus was circulating in the country, the World Health Organization issued an official epidemiological alert. By the end of October 2015, Brazil reported an unusual upsurge in the number of microcephaly cases among newborns since August.\n\nIn January 2016 first diagnoses of intrauterine Zika virus transmission were reported in two pregnant women in Brazil that had fetuses diagnosed with microcephaly (including severe brain abnormalities confirmed by ultrasound). In addition, the Zika virus was also detected in amniotic fluid.\n\nPan American Health Organization received reports of locally transmitted cases from Puerto Rico and 19 territories in the Americas. In February 2016 a case of sexual transmission of Zika virus was reported in the United State. Monitoring of the further spread of this virus to other countries in the region is ongoing.\n\nLast Updated: Feb 16, 2023\n\nCurrently rated 3.6 by 9 people\n\n![Dr. Tomislav Meštrović](https:\/\/d2jx2rerrg6sh3.cloudfront.net\/pics\/team2\/tomislav-mestrovic.jpg)\n\nWritten by\n\n### [Dr. Tomislav Meštrović](https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/medical\/authors\/tomislav-mestrovic)\nDr. Tomislav Meštrović is a medical doctor (MD) with a Ph.D. in biomedical and health sciences, specialist in the field of clinical microbiology, and an Assistant Professor at Croatia's youngest university - University North. In addition to his interest in clinical, research and lecturing activities, his immense passion for medical writing and scientific communication goes back to his student days. He enjoys contributing back to the community. In his spare time, Tomislav is a movie buff and an avid traveler.\n\n## [Citations](https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/Zika-Virus-History.aspx)\nPlease use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:\n\n- APA\n  Meštrović, Tomislav. (2023, February 16). Zika Virus History. News-Medical. Retrieved on April 16, 2026 from https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/Zika-Virus-History.aspx.\n- MLA\n  Meštrović, Tomislav. \"Zika Virus History\". *News-Medical*. 16 April 2026. \\<https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/Zika-Virus-History.aspx\\>.\n- Chicago\n  Meštrović, Tomislav. \"Zika Virus History\". News-Medical. https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/Zika-Virus-History.aspx. (accessed April 16, 2026).\n- Harvard\n  Meštrović, Tomislav. 2023. *Zika Virus History*. News-Medical, viewed 16 April 2026, https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/Zika-Virus-History.aspx.\n\n## Suggested Reading\n[![Evidence of African lineage Zika virus circulation in neotropical primates in Southern Brazil](https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/image-handler\/picture\/2016\/2\/Zika_viruses_affecting_neuron%2C_brain_cell-Kateryna_Kon-1000_2fa6948a65eb4223b56fb4ea048aea88-125x110.jpg)](https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20260123\/Evidence-of-African-lineage-Zika-virus-circulation-in-neotropical-primates-in-Southern-Brazil.aspx)\n\n[![Dengue antibody may block the spread of Zika virus in vulnerable areas of the body](https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/image-handler\/picture\/2016\/2\/Zika_virus%2C_a_virus_which_causes_Zika_fever_found_in_Brazil_and_other_tropical_countries-Kateryna_Kon_e70acf88f5d64b7fb461c04090e0e9d9-125x110.jpg)](https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20250819\/Dengue-antibody-may-block-the-spread-of-Zika-virus-in-vulnerable-areas-of-the-body.aspx)\n\n[![Zika virus exposure during pregnancy permanently shapes offspring's frontline immune cells](https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/image-handler\/picture\/2016\/2\/Zika_-_Crystal_Eye_Studio_d79f12c9129842c3bf98186e4c3d02df-125x110.jpg)](https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20251006\/Zika-virus-exposure-during-pregnancy-permanently-shapes-offsprings-frontline-immune-cells.aspx)\n\nTerms\n\nWhile we only use edited and approved content for Azthena answers, it may on occasions provide incorrect responses. Please confirm any data provided with the related suppliers or authors. We do not provide medical advice, if you search for medical information you must always consult a medical professional before acting on any information provided.\n\nYour questions, but not your email details will be shared with OpenAI and retained for 30 days in accordance with their privacy principles.\n\nPlease do not ask questions that use sensitive or confidential information.\n\nRead the full [Terms & Conditions](https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/medical\/terms).","meta_canonical":null}

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URL	https://www.news-medical.net/health/Zika-Virus-History.aspx
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Meta Title	Zika Virus History
Meta Description	Zika virus is a single stranded RNA arbovirus of the Flaviviridae family that is related to other mosquito-borne viruses such as yellow fever, dengue and West Nile. It is considered an emerging pathogen transmitted by mosquitos of the Aedes genus, though other non-vector modes of transmission have also been suggested.
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Boilerpipe Text	Zika virus is a single-stranded RNA arbovirus of the Flaviviridae family that is related to other mosquito-borne viruses such as yellow fever, dengue and West Nile. It is considered an emerging pathogen transmitted by mosquitos of the Aedes genus, though other non-vector modes of transmission have also been suggested. Pr. James Logan (London School of Hygiene & Trop Med): Zika workshop Discovery of Zika virus Zika virus was initially isolated in 1947 from a captive rhesus monkey in Zika forest near Entebbe (Uganda) while performing routine surveillance for jungle yellow fever. One year later the virus was also found in the mosquito species Aedes africanus which was caught on a tree platform in the same forest. In 1952 the first human cases were noted by detecting neutralizing antibodies to Zika virus in sera of individuals from Uganda, but also from the United Republic of Tanzania. Two years later the virus was also successfully isolated from a young girl in Eastern Nigeria. Still, the first proof that the Zika virus actually causes human disease (by virus isolation and reisolation) came in 1964, when a researcher in Uganda fell ill during his experiment with Zika strains from mosquitoes. He developed a mild pink rash that lasted five days and concluded that the illness was mild in nature. From 1969 to 1983 the geographical distribution of the Zika virus expanded to equatorial Asia – including Pakistan, Malaysia, India and Indonesia. For example, in 1983 13% of human volunteers based in Lombok, Indonesia, had neutralizing antibodies to the Zika virus. Epidemic potential Until 2007 there were only 14 human cases of Zika virus disease documented, without any outbreaks. That changed in April and May of 2007 when Zika virus spread from Africa and Asia to cause an outbreak on Yap Island, Federated States of Micronesia. Approximately three-quarters of island residents were infected with Zika virus, without any deaths, hospitalizations or neurologic complications. Between 2013 and 2014 the virus caused outbreaks in four other groups of Pacific islands: New Caledonia, the Cook Islands, Easter Island and French Polynesia. In one of these outbreaks, Zika virus was also found in the semen of one patient from French Polynesia, giving further support for potential sexual transmission. Image: Countries with confirmed Zika virus cases. Data from WHO February 2016. 2015 Zika outbreak in South America At the beginning of March 2015, Brazil notified the World Health Organization about an illness characterized by a skin rash that was appearing in northeastern states. From February to the end of April 2015, approximately 7000 such cases were identified in these states that tested negative for measles, rubella, chikungunya, parvovirus B19 and enterovirus. In May 2015, after Brazil’s National Reference Laboratory confirmed by PCR that the Zika virus was circulating in the country, the World Health Organization issued an official epidemiological alert. By the end of October 2015, Brazil reported an unusual upsurge in the number of microcephaly cases among newborns since August. In January 2016 first diagnoses of intrauterine Zika virus transmission were reported in two pregnant women in Brazil that had fetuses diagnosed with microcephaly (including severe brain abnormalities confirmed by ultrasound). In addition, the Zika virus was also detected in amniotic fluid. Pan American Health Organization received reports of locally transmitted cases from Puerto Rico and 19 territories in the Americas. In February 2016 a case of sexual transmission of Zika virus was reported in the United State. Monitoring of the further spread of this virus to other countries in the region is ongoing. Last Updated: Feb 16, 2023 Currently rated 3.6 by 9 people Written by Dr. Tomislav Meštrović Dr. Tomislav Meštrović is a medical doctor (MD) with a Ph.D. in biomedical and health sciences, specialist in the field of clinical microbiology, and an Assistant Professor at Croatia's youngest university - University North. In addition to his interest in clinical, research and lecturing activities, his immense passion for medical writing and scientific communication goes back to his student days. He enjoys contributing back to the community. In his spare time, Tomislav is a movie buff and an avid traveler. Citations Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report: APA Meštrović, Tomislav. (2023, February 16). Zika Virus History. News-Medical. Retrieved on April 16, 2026 from https://www.news-medical.net/health/Zika-Virus-History.aspx. MLA Meštrović, Tomislav. "Zika Virus History". News-Medical . 16 April 2026. <https://www.news-medical.net/health/Zika-Virus-History.aspx>. Chicago Meštrović, Tomislav. "Zika Virus History". News-Medical. https://www.news-medical.net/health/Zika-Virus-History.aspx. (accessed April 16, 2026). Harvard Meštrović, Tomislav. 2023. Zika Virus History . News-Medical, viewed 16 April 2026, https://www.news-medical.net/health/Zika-Virus-History.aspx. Suggested Reading Terms While we only use edited and approved content for Azthena answers, it may on occasions provide incorrect responses. Please confirm any data provided with the related suppliers or authors. We do not provide medical advice, if you search for medical information you must always consult a medical professional before acting on any information provided. Your questions, but not your email details will be shared with OpenAI and retained for 30 days in accordance with their privacy principles. Please do not ask questions that use sensitive or confidential information. Read the full Terms & Conditions .
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Readable Markdown	Zika virus is a single-stranded RNA arbovirus of the Flaviviridae family that is related to other mosquito-borne viruses such as yellow fever, dengue and West Nile. It is considered an emerging pathogen transmitted by mosquitos of the Aedes genus, though other non-vector modes of transmission have also been suggested. Pr. James Logan (London School of Hygiene & Trop Med): Zika workshop ## Discovery of Zika virus Zika virus was initially isolated in 1947 from a captive rhesus monkey in Zika forest near Entebbe (Uganda) while performing routine surveillance for jungle yellow fever. One year later the virus was also found in the mosquito species Aedes africanus which was caught on a tree platform in the same forest. In 1952 the first human cases were noted by detecting [neutralizing antibodies](https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-are-Neutralizing-Antibodies.aspx) to Zika virus in sera of individuals from Uganda, but also from the United Republic of Tanzania. Two years later the virus was also successfully isolated from a young girl in Eastern Nigeria. Still, the first proof that the Zika virus actually causes human disease (by virus isolation and reisolation) came in 1964, when a researcher in Uganda fell ill during his experiment with Zika strains from mosquitoes. He developed a mild pink rash that lasted five days and concluded that the illness was mild in nature. From 1969 to 1983 the geographical distribution of the Zika virus expanded to equatorial Asia – including Pakistan, Malaysia, India and Indonesia. For example, in 1983 13% of human volunteers based in Lombok, Indonesia, had neutralizing antibodies to the Zika virus. ## Epidemic potential Until 2007 there were only 14 human cases of Zika virus disease documented, without any outbreaks. That changed in April and May of 2007 when Zika virus spread from Africa and Asia to cause an outbreak on Yap Island, Federated States of Micronesia. Approximately three-quarters of island residents were infected with Zika virus, without any deaths, hospitalizations or neurologic complications. Between 2013 and 2014 the virus caused outbreaks in four other groups of Pacific islands: New Caledonia, the Cook Islands, Easter Island and French Polynesia. In one of these outbreaks, Zika virus was also found in the semen of one patient from French Polynesia, giving further support for potential sexual transmission. ![](https://www.news-medical.net/image-handler/picture/2017/8/2016_zika_virus_prevalence_map_680x_-_Peteri.jpg) Image: Countries with confirmed Zika virus cases. Data from WHO February 2016. ## 2015 Zika outbreak in South America At the beginning of March 2015, Brazil notified the World Health Organization about an illness characterized by a skin rash that was appearing in northeastern states. From February to the end of April 2015, approximately 7000 such cases were identified in these states that tested negative for measles, rubella, chikungunya, parvovirus B19 and enterovirus. In May 2015, after Brazil’s National Reference Laboratory confirmed by PCR that the Zika virus was circulating in the country, the World Health Organization issued an official epidemiological alert. By the end of October 2015, Brazil reported an unusual upsurge in the number of microcephaly cases among newborns since August. In January 2016 first diagnoses of intrauterine Zika virus transmission were reported in two pregnant women in Brazil that had fetuses diagnosed with microcephaly (including severe brain abnormalities confirmed by ultrasound). In addition, the Zika virus was also detected in amniotic fluid. Pan American Health Organization received reports of locally transmitted cases from Puerto Rico and 19 territories in the Americas. In February 2016 a case of sexual transmission of Zika virus was reported in the United State. Monitoring of the further spread of this virus to other countries in the region is ongoing. Last Updated: Feb 16, 2023 Currently rated 3.6 by 9 people ![Dr. Tomislav Meštrović](https://d2jx2rerrg6sh3.cloudfront.net/pics/team2/tomislav-mestrovic.jpg) Written by ### [Dr. Tomislav Meštrović](https://www.news-medical.net/medical/authors/tomislav-mestrovic) Dr. Tomislav Meštrović is a medical doctor (MD) with a Ph.D. in biomedical and health sciences, specialist in the field of clinical microbiology, and an Assistant Professor at Croatia's youngest university - University North. In addition to his interest in clinical, research and lecturing activities, his immense passion for medical writing and scientific communication goes back to his student days. He enjoys contributing back to the community. In his spare time, Tomislav is a movie buff and an avid traveler. ## [Citations](https://www.news-medical.net/health/Zika-Virus-History.aspx) Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report: - APA Meštrović, Tomislav. (2023, February 16). Zika Virus History. News-Medical. Retrieved on April 16, 2026 from https://www.news-medical.net/health/Zika-Virus-History.aspx. - MLA Meštrović, Tomislav. "Zika Virus History". News-Medical. 16 April 2026. \<https://www.news-medical.net/health/Zika-Virus-History.aspx\>. - Chicago Meštrović, Tomislav. "Zika Virus History". News-Medical. https://www.news-medical.net/health/Zika-Virus-History.aspx. (accessed April 16, 2026). - Harvard Meštrović, Tomislav. 2023. Zika Virus History. News-Medical, viewed 16 April 2026, https://www.news-medical.net/health/Zika-Virus-History.aspx. ## Suggested Reading [![Evidence of African lineage Zika virus circulation in neotropical primates in Southern Brazil](https://www.news-medical.net/image-handler/picture/2016/2/Zika_viruses_affecting_neuron%2C_brain_cell-Kateryna_Kon-1000_2fa6948a65eb4223b56fb4ea048aea88-125x110.jpg)](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260123/Evidence-of-African-lineage-Zika-virus-circulation-in-neotropical-primates-in-Southern-Brazil.aspx) [![Dengue antibody may block the spread of Zika virus in vulnerable areas of the body](https://www.news-medical.net/image-handler/picture/2016/2/Zika_virus%2C_a_virus_which_causes_Zika_fever_found_in_Brazil_and_other_tropical_countries-Kateryna_Kon_e70acf88f5d64b7fb461c04090e0e9d9-125x110.jpg)](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250819/Dengue-antibody-may-block-the-spread-of-Zika-virus-in-vulnerable-areas-of-the-body.aspx) [![Zika virus exposure during pregnancy permanently shapes offspring's frontline immune cells](https://www.news-medical.net/image-handler/picture/2016/2/Zika_-_Crystal_Eye_Studio_d79f12c9129842c3bf98186e4c3d02df-125x110.jpg)](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20251006/Zika-virus-exposure-during-pregnancy-permanently-shapes-offsprings-frontline-immune-cells.aspx) Terms While we only use edited and approved content for Azthena answers, it may on occasions provide incorrect responses. Please confirm any data provided with the related suppliers or authors. We do not provide medical advice, if you search for medical information you must always consult a medical professional before acting on any information provided. Your questions, but not your email details will be shared with OpenAI and retained for 30 days in accordance with their privacy principles. Please do not ask questions that use sensitive or confidential information. Read the full [Terms & Conditions](https://www.news-medical.net/medical/terms).
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