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Calculated Shard: 75 (from laksa173)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa075.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.nhs.uk/conditions/zika/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/zika/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/zika\/","crawl_time":1775533122,"first_indexed_time":1509777573,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"uk,nhs,www!\/conditions\/zika\/ s443","src_root_hash":"11359509702434384875","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Zika virus - NHS","meta_descriptions":["Find out about Zika virus, including where it's found, how you get it, how to avoid getting it, what the symptoms are and when to get medical help."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Check if you're at risk of Zika virus\nZika virus is usually caught by being bitten by an infected mosquito.\nVery rarely, you can get the virus by having sex with someone who has it.\nZika virus is found in parts of:\nSouth and Central America\nthe Caribbean\nthe Pacific islands\nAfrica\nAsia\nThe type of mosquitoes that carry Zika virus are not found in the UK.\nInformation:\nCheck before you travel\nIt's important to check the risk for the country you're going to before you travel.\nFind out more about the Zika virus risk in specific countries on the Travel Health Pro website\nHow to avoid Zika virus\nIf you're travelling to an area where Zika virus is found, get advice from your GP surgery, a pharmacy or travel clinic before you go.\nIt's best to do this at least 4 to 6 weeks before you travel, but you can still get advice at the last minute if you need to.\nThere are things you can do to avoid getting Zika virus while you're travelling.\nDo\nuse insect repellent on your skin – make sure it's 50% DEET-based\nsleep under mosquito nets treated with insecticide\nwear loose clothing that covers your arms and legs – the mosquitoes that carry Zika virus are most active during the day\nImportant\nYou should consider avoiding travelling to a country with a risk of Zika virus if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy in the near future.\nZika virus can seriously harm your baby if you have the virus while you're pregnant.\nSymptoms of Zika virus\nMost people have few or no symptoms if they get Zika virus.\nIf you do have symptoms, they're usually mild and last around 2 to 7 days.\nThe most common symptoms include:\na high temperature\na headache\nsore, red eyes\nswollen joints and joint and muscle pain\nlower back pain\na rash and itching all over the body\nUrgent advice:\nAsk for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if:\nYou've recently travelled to a country with a Zika virus risk and:\nyou have symptoms of Zika virus\nyou or your partner are pregnant\nyou or your partner get pregnant within 3 months of coming back to the UK\nYou can call 111 or\nget help from 111 online\n.\nGet medical advice quickly if you have Zika virus symptoms while you're travelling.\nTreatments for Zika virus\nThere are no specific treatments for Zika virus.\nIf you have symptoms, you should:\nget plenty of rest\ndrink lots of fluids\ntake pain relief, such as\nparacetamol\nIf you're pregnant and have Zika virus, your midwife or hospital doctor (obstetrician) will talk about the risk with you.\nThey may arrange a blood test and an\nultrasound scan\nto check your baby's growth and development.\nYou may also be referred to a specialist for more monitoring.\nComplications of Zika virus\nProblems during and after pregnancy\nZika virus can cause serious problems during and after pregnancy, such as:\nloss of the baby before birth\npremature birth\nstillbirth\nproblems with the baby’s brain, hearing and eyesight\nthe baby having an unusually small head (microcephaly)\nIf there's a chance you or your partner could get pregnant, you should:\nuse condoms when having sex in an area where Zika virus is found\ncontinue to use condoms for 3 months if both you and your male partner have returned from a country with a Zika virus risk, or if your male partner has returned after travelling alone\ncontinue to use condoms for 2 months if you're female and you've returned from a country with a Zika virus risk after travelling alone\nIf you or your partner are already pregnant, use condoms during and after your visit to a country with a Zika virus risk and for the rest of your pregnancy.\nSpeak to your midwife or doctor for advice if you're worried your unborn baby may be affected by Zika virus.\nGuillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)\nRarely, Zika virus can cause\nGuillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)\n, a serious condition that affects the nervous system.\nAnyone can get Guillain-Barré syndrome, but it mainly affects adults and older children.\nImmediate action required:\nCall 999 or go to A&E if:\nYou've recently travelled to a country with a Zika virus risk and:\nyou have numbness, pins and needles, muscle weakness or pain in your feet and hands that spreads to your arms and legs\nPage last reviewed: 31 July 2025\nNext review due: 31 July 2028","attrs_markdown":"\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/zika\/#maincontent)\n\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- Browse More\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n2. [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n3. [Conditions A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/)\n\n[Back to Conditions A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/)\n\n# Zika virus\nZika virus is mainly spread by mosquitoes found in some parts of the world. For most people it's mild and not harmful, but it can cause problems if you're pregnant.\n\n## Check if you're at risk of Zika virus\nZika virus is usually caught by being bitten by an infected mosquito.\n\nVery rarely, you can get the virus by having sex with someone who has it.\n\nZika virus is found in parts of:\n\n- South and Central America\n- the Caribbean\n- the Pacific islands\n- Africa\n- Asia\n\nThe type of mosquitoes that carry Zika virus are not found in the UK.\n\nInformation:\n\n### Check before you travel\nIt's important to check the risk for the country you're going to before you travel.\n\n[Find out more about the Zika virus risk in specific countries on the Travel Health Pro website](https:\/\/travelhealthpro.org.uk\/countries)\n\n## How to avoid Zika virus\nIf you're travelling to an area where Zika virus is found, get advice from your GP surgery, a pharmacy or travel clinic before you go.\n\nIt's best to do this at least 4 to 6 weeks before you travel, but you can still get advice at the last minute if you need to.\n\nThere are things you can do to avoid getting Zika virus while you're travelling.\n\n### Do\n- use insect repellent on your skin – make sure it's 50% DEET-based\n- sleep under mosquito nets treated with insecticide\n- wear loose clothing that covers your arms and legs – the mosquitoes that carry Zika virus are most active during the day\n\n### Important\nYou should consider avoiding travelling to a country with a risk of Zika virus if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy in the near future.\n\nZika virus can seriously harm your baby if you have the virus while you're pregnant.\n\nInformation:\n\n### Find out more\n- [GOV.UK: avoiding mosquito bites when travelling](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/mosquito-bite-avoidance-for-travellers)\n\n## Symptoms of Zika virus\nMost people have few or no symptoms if they get Zika virus.\n\nIf you do have symptoms, they're usually mild and last around 2 to 7 days.\n\nThe most common symptoms include:\n\n- a high temperature\n- a headache\n- sore, red eyes\n- swollen joints and joint and muscle pain\n- lower back pain\n- a rash and itching all over the body\n\n## Urgent advice: Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if:\nYou've recently travelled to a country with a Zika virus risk and:\n\n- you have symptoms of Zika virus\n- you or your partner are pregnant\n- you or your partner get pregnant within 3 months of coming back to the UK\n\nYou can call 111 or [get help from 111 online](https:\/\/111.nhs.uk\/triage\/check-your-symptoms).\n\nGet medical advice quickly if you have Zika virus symptoms while you're travelling.\n\n## Treatments for Zika virus\nThere are no specific treatments for Zika virus.\n\nIf you have symptoms, you should:\n\n- get plenty of rest\n- drink lots of fluids\n- take pain relief, such as [paracetamol](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/paracetamol-for-adults\/about-paracetamol-for-adults\/)\n\nIf you're pregnant and have Zika virus, your midwife or hospital doctor (obstetrician) will talk about the risk with you.\n\nThey may arrange a blood test and an [ultrasound scan](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/pregnancy\/your-pregnancy-care\/ultrasound-scans\/) to check your baby's growth and development.\n\nYou may also be referred to a specialist for more monitoring.\n\n## Complications of Zika virus\n### Problems during and after pregnancy\nZika virus can cause serious problems during and after pregnancy, such as:\n\n- loss of the baby before birth\n- [premature birth](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/pregnancy\/labour-and-birth\/premature-labour-and-birth\/)\n- stillbirth\n- problems with the baby’s brain, hearing and eyesight\n- the baby having an unusually small head (microcephaly)\n\nIf there's a chance you or your partner could get pregnant, you should:\n\n- use condoms when having sex in an area where Zika virus is found\n- continue to use condoms for 3 months if both you and your male partner have returned from a country with a Zika virus risk, or if your male partner has returned after travelling alone\n- continue to use condoms for 2 months if you're female and you've returned from a country with a Zika virus risk after travelling alone\n\nIf you or your partner are already pregnant, use condoms during and after your visit to a country with a Zika virus risk and for the rest of your pregnancy.\n\nSpeak to your midwife or doctor for advice if you're worried your unborn baby may be affected by Zika virus.\n\n### **Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)**\nRarely, Zika virus can cause [Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/guillain-barre-syndrome\/), a serious condition that affects the nervous system.\n\nAnyone can get Guillain-Barré syndrome, but it mainly affects adults and older children.\n\n## Immediate action required: Call 999 or go to A\\&E if:\nYou've recently travelled to a country with a Zika virus risk and:\n\n- you have numbness, pins and needles, muscle weakness or pain in your feet and hands that spreads to your arms and legs\n\nInformation:\n\n### Find out more\n- [GOV.UK: preventing Zika virus infection by sexual transmission](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/zika-virus-preventing-infection-by-sexual-transmission)\n- [Bumps (Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy): Zika virus](https:\/\/www.medicinesinpregnancy.org\/Medicine--pregnancy\/Zika-virus\/)\n- [TravelHealthPro: assessing your Zika virus risk when travelling](https:\/\/travelhealthpro.org.uk\/factsheet\/5\/zika-virus-evaluating-the-risk-to-individual-travellers)\n\nPage last reviewed: 31 July 2025  \n Next review due: 31 July 2028\n\n## Support links\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [COVID-19](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/covid-19\/)\n\n- [NHS App](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-app\/)\n- [Find my NHS number](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/find-nhs-number\/)\n- [View your GP health record](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/gps\/view-your-gp-health-record\/)\n- [View your test results](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/view-your-test-results\/)\n- [About the NHS](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/about-the-nhs\/)\n- [Healthcare abroad](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/healthcare-abroad\/)\n\n- [Other NHS websites](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-sites\/)\n- [Profile editor login](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/profile-editor-login\/)\n\n- [About us](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/about-us\/)\n- [Report an issue with the NHS website](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/report-an-issue-with-the-nhs-website)\n- [Accessibility statement](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/accessibility-statement\/)\n- [Our policies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/)\n- [Cookies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/choose-your-cookie-settings\/)\n\n© Crown copyright","attrs_readable_markdown":"## Check if you're at risk of Zika virus\nZika virus is usually caught by being bitten by an infected mosquito.\n\nVery rarely, you can get the virus by having sex with someone who has it.\n\nZika virus is found in parts of:\n\n- South and Central America\n- the Caribbean\n- the Pacific islands\n- Africa\n- Asia\n\nThe type of mosquitoes that carry Zika virus are not found in the UK.\n\nInformation:\n\n### Check before you travel\nIt's important to check the risk for the country you're going to before you travel.\n\n[Find out more about the Zika virus risk in specific countries on the Travel Health Pro website](https:\/\/travelhealthpro.org.uk\/countries)\n\n## How to avoid Zika virus\nIf you're travelling to an area where Zika virus is found, get advice from your GP surgery, a pharmacy or travel clinic before you go.\n\nIt's best to do this at least 4 to 6 weeks before you travel, but you can still get advice at the last minute if you need to.\n\nThere are things you can do to avoid getting Zika virus while you're travelling.\n\n### Do\n- use insect repellent on your skin – make sure it's 50% DEET-based\n- sleep under mosquito nets treated with insecticide\n- wear loose clothing that covers your arms and legs – the mosquitoes that carry Zika virus are most active during the day\n\n### Important\nYou should consider avoiding travelling to a country with a risk of Zika virus if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy in the near future.\n\nZika virus can seriously harm your baby if you have the virus while you're pregnant.\n\n## Symptoms of Zika virus\nMost people have few or no symptoms if they get Zika virus.\n\nIf you do have symptoms, they're usually mild and last around 2 to 7 days.\n\nThe most common symptoms include:\n\n- a high temperature\n- a headache\n- sore, red eyes\n- swollen joints and joint and muscle pain\n- lower back pain\n- a rash and itching all over the body\n\n## Urgent advice: Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if:\nYou've recently travelled to a country with a Zika virus risk and:\n\n- you have symptoms of Zika virus\n- you or your partner are pregnant\n- you or your partner get pregnant within 3 months of coming back to the UK\n\nYou can call 111 or [get help from 111 online](https:\/\/111.nhs.uk\/triage\/check-your-symptoms).\n\nGet medical advice quickly if you have Zika virus symptoms while you're travelling.\n\n## Treatments for Zika virus\nThere are no specific treatments for Zika virus.\n\nIf you have symptoms, you should:\n\n- get plenty of rest\n- drink lots of fluids\n- take pain relief, such as [paracetamol](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/paracetamol-for-adults\/about-paracetamol-for-adults\/)\n\nIf you're pregnant and have Zika virus, your midwife or hospital doctor (obstetrician) will talk about the risk with you.\n\nThey may arrange a blood test and an [ultrasound scan](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/pregnancy\/your-pregnancy-care\/ultrasound-scans\/) to check your baby's growth and development.\n\nYou may also be referred to a specialist for more monitoring.\n\n## Complications of Zika virus\n### Problems during and after pregnancy\nZika virus can cause serious problems during and after pregnancy, such as:\n\n- loss of the baby before birth\n- [premature birth](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/pregnancy\/labour-and-birth\/premature-labour-and-birth\/)\n- stillbirth\n- problems with the baby’s brain, hearing and eyesight\n- the baby having an unusually small head (microcephaly)\n\nIf there's a chance you or your partner could get pregnant, you should:\n\n- use condoms when having sex in an area where Zika virus is found\n- continue to use condoms for 3 months if both you and your male partner have returned from a country with a Zika virus risk, or if your male partner has returned after travelling alone\n- continue to use condoms for 2 months if you're female and you've returned from a country with a Zika virus risk after travelling alone\n\nIf you or your partner are already pregnant, use condoms during and after your visit to a country with a Zika virus risk and for the rest of your pregnancy.\n\nSpeak to your midwife or doctor for advice if you're worried your unborn baby may be affected by Zika virus.\n\n### **Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)**\nRarely, Zika virus can cause [Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/guillain-barre-syndrome\/), a serious condition that affects the nervous system.\n\nAnyone can get Guillain-Barré syndrome, but it mainly affects adults and older children.\n\n## Immediate action required: Call 999 or go to A\\&E if:\nYou've recently travelled to a country with a Zika virus risk and:\n\n- you have numbness, pins and needles, muscle weakness or pain in your feet and hands that spreads to your arms and legs\n\nPage last reviewed: 31 July 2025  \n Next review due: 31 July 2028","meta_canonical":null}

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URL	https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/zika/
Last Crawled	2026-04-07 03:38:42 (8 hours ago)
First Indexed	2017-11-04 06:39:33 (8 years ago)
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Boilerpipe Text	Check if you're at risk of Zika virus Zika virus is usually caught by being bitten by an infected mosquito. Very rarely, you can get the virus by having sex with someone who has it. Zika virus is found in parts of: South and Central America the Caribbean the Pacific islands Africa Asia The type of mosquitoes that carry Zika virus are not found in the UK. Information: Check before you travel It's important to check the risk for the country you're going to before you travel. Find out more about the Zika virus risk in specific countries on the Travel Health Pro website How to avoid Zika virus If you're travelling to an area where Zika virus is found, get advice from your GP surgery, a pharmacy or travel clinic before you go. It's best to do this at least 4 to 6 weeks before you travel, but you can still get advice at the last minute if you need to. There are things you can do to avoid getting Zika virus while you're travelling. Do use insect repellent on your skin – make sure it's 50% DEET-based sleep under mosquito nets treated with insecticide wear loose clothing that covers your arms and legs – the mosquitoes that carry Zika virus are most active during the day Important You should consider avoiding travelling to a country with a risk of Zika virus if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy in the near future. Zika virus can seriously harm your baby if you have the virus while you're pregnant. Symptoms of Zika virus Most people have few or no symptoms if they get Zika virus. If you do have symptoms, they're usually mild and last around 2 to 7 days. The most common symptoms include: a high temperature a headache sore, red eyes swollen joints and joint and muscle pain lower back pain a rash and itching all over the body Urgent advice: Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if: You've recently travelled to a country with a Zika virus risk and: you have symptoms of Zika virus you or your partner are pregnant you or your partner get pregnant within 3 months of coming back to the UK You can call 111 or get help from 111 online . Get medical advice quickly if you have Zika virus symptoms while you're travelling. Treatments for Zika virus There are no specific treatments for Zika virus. If you have symptoms, you should: get plenty of rest drink lots of fluids take pain relief, such as paracetamol If you're pregnant and have Zika virus, your midwife or hospital doctor (obstetrician) will talk about the risk with you. They may arrange a blood test and an ultrasound scan to check your baby's growth and development. You may also be referred to a specialist for more monitoring. Complications of Zika virus Problems during and after pregnancy Zika virus can cause serious problems during and after pregnancy, such as: loss of the baby before birth premature birth stillbirth problems with the baby’s brain, hearing and eyesight the baby having an unusually small head (microcephaly) If there's a chance you or your partner could get pregnant, you should: use condoms when having sex in an area where Zika virus is found continue to use condoms for 3 months if both you and your male partner have returned from a country with a Zika virus risk, or if your male partner has returned after travelling alone continue to use condoms for 2 months if you're female and you've returned from a country with a Zika virus risk after travelling alone If you or your partner are already pregnant, use condoms during and after your visit to a country with a Zika virus risk and for the rest of your pregnancy. Speak to your midwife or doctor for advice if you're worried your unborn baby may be affected by Zika virus. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) Rarely, Zika virus can cause Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) , a serious condition that affects the nervous system. Anyone can get Guillain-Barré syndrome, but it mainly affects adults and older children. Immediate action required: Call 999 or go to A&E if: You've recently travelled to a country with a Zika virus risk and: you have numbness, pins and needles, muscle weakness or pain in your feet and hands that spreads to your arms and legs Page last reviewed: 31 July 2025 Next review due: 31 July 2028
Markdown	[Skip to main content](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/zika/#maincontent) - [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) - [NHS services](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/) - [Healthy living](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/) - [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) - [Care and support](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) - [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) - Browse More 1. [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) 2. [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) 3. [Conditions A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/) [Back to Conditions A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/) # Zika virus Zika virus is mainly spread by mosquitoes found in some parts of the world. For most people it's mild and not harmful, but it can cause problems if you're pregnant. ## Check if you're at risk of Zika virus Zika virus is usually caught by being bitten by an infected mosquito. Very rarely, you can get the virus by having sex with someone who has it. Zika virus is found in parts of: - South and Central America - the Caribbean - the Pacific islands - Africa - Asia The type of mosquitoes that carry Zika virus are not found in the UK. Information: ### Check before you travel It's important to check the risk for the country you're going to before you travel. [Find out more about the Zika virus risk in specific countries on the Travel Health Pro website](https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries) ## How to avoid Zika virus If you're travelling to an area where Zika virus is found, get advice from your GP surgery, a pharmacy or travel clinic before you go. It's best to do this at least 4 to 6 weeks before you travel, but you can still get advice at the last minute if you need to. There are things you can do to avoid getting Zika virus while you're travelling. ### Do - use insect repellent on your skin – make sure it's 50% DEET-based - sleep under mosquito nets treated with insecticide - wear loose clothing that covers your arms and legs – the mosquitoes that carry Zika virus are most active during the day ### Important You should consider avoiding travelling to a country with a risk of Zika virus if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy in the near future. Zika virus can seriously harm your baby if you have the virus while you're pregnant. Information: ### Find out more - [GOV.UK: avoiding mosquito bites when travelling](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mosquito-bite-avoidance-for-travellers) ## Symptoms of Zika virus Most people have few or no symptoms if they get Zika virus. If you do have symptoms, they're usually mild and last around 2 to 7 days. The most common symptoms include: - a high temperature - a headache - sore, red eyes - swollen joints and joint and muscle pain - lower back pain - a rash and itching all over the body ## Urgent advice: Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if: You've recently travelled to a country with a Zika virus risk and: - you have symptoms of Zika virus - you or your partner are pregnant - you or your partner get pregnant within 3 months of coming back to the UK You can call 111 or [get help from 111 online](https://111.nhs.uk/triage/check-your-symptoms). Get medical advice quickly if you have Zika virus symptoms while you're travelling. ## Treatments for Zika virus There are no specific treatments for Zika virus. If you have symptoms, you should: - get plenty of rest - drink lots of fluids - take pain relief, such as [paracetamol](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/about-paracetamol-for-adults/) If you're pregnant and have Zika virus, your midwife or hospital doctor (obstetrician) will talk about the risk with you. They may arrange a blood test and an [ultrasound scan](https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/your-pregnancy-care/ultrasound-scans/) to check your baby's growth and development. You may also be referred to a specialist for more monitoring. ## Complications of Zika virus ### Problems during and after pregnancy Zika virus can cause serious problems during and after pregnancy, such as: - loss of the baby before birth - [premature birth](https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/premature-labour-and-birth/) - stillbirth - problems with the baby’s brain, hearing and eyesight - the baby having an unusually small head (microcephaly) If there's a chance you or your partner could get pregnant, you should: - use condoms when having sex in an area where Zika virus is found - continue to use condoms for 3 months if both you and your male partner have returned from a country with a Zika virus risk, or if your male partner has returned after travelling alone - continue to use condoms for 2 months if you're female and you've returned from a country with a Zika virus risk after travelling alone If you or your partner are already pregnant, use condoms during and after your visit to a country with a Zika virus risk and for the rest of your pregnancy. Speak to your midwife or doctor for advice if you're worried your unborn baby may be affected by Zika virus. ### Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) Rarely, Zika virus can cause [Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/guillain-barre-syndrome/), a serious condition that affects the nervous system. Anyone can get Guillain-Barré syndrome, but it mainly affects adults and older children. ## Immediate action required: Call 999 or go to A\&E if: You've recently travelled to a country with a Zika virus risk and: - you have numbness, pins and needles, muscle weakness or pain in your feet and hands that spreads to your arms and legs Information: ### Find out more - [GOV.UK: preventing Zika virus infection by sexual transmission](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/zika-virus-preventing-infection-by-sexual-transmission) - [Bumps (Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy): Zika virus](https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/Medicine--pregnancy/Zika-virus/) - [TravelHealthPro: assessing your Zika virus risk when travelling](https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/factsheet/5/zika-virus-evaluating-the-risk-to-individual-travellers) Page last reviewed: 31 July 2025 Next review due: 31 July 2028 ## Support links - [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) - [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) - [NHS services](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/) - [Healthy living](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/) - [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) - [Care and support](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) - [COVID-19](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/) - [NHS App](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/) - [Find my NHS number](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/find-nhs-number/) - [View your GP health record](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/view-your-gp-health-record/) - [View your test results](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/view-your-test-results/) - [About the NHS](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/) - [Healthcare abroad](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/) - [Other NHS websites](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-sites/) - [Profile editor login](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/profile-editor-login/) - [About us](https://www.nhs.uk/about-us/) - [Report an issue with the NHS website](https://www.nhs.uk/report-an-issue-with-the-nhs-website) - [Accessibility statement](https://www.nhs.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Our policies](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/) - [Cookies](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/choose-your-cookie-settings/) © Crown copyright
Readable Markdown	## Check if you're at risk of Zika virus Zika virus is usually caught by being bitten by an infected mosquito. Very rarely, you can get the virus by having sex with someone who has it. Zika virus is found in parts of: - South and Central America - the Caribbean - the Pacific islands - Africa - Asia The type of mosquitoes that carry Zika virus are not found in the UK. Information: ### Check before you travel It's important to check the risk for the country you're going to before you travel. [Find out more about the Zika virus risk in specific countries on the Travel Health Pro website](https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries) ## How to avoid Zika virus If you're travelling to an area where Zika virus is found, get advice from your GP surgery, a pharmacy or travel clinic before you go. It's best to do this at least 4 to 6 weeks before you travel, but you can still get advice at the last minute if you need to. There are things you can do to avoid getting Zika virus while you're travelling. ### Do - use insect repellent on your skin – make sure it's 50% DEET-based - sleep under mosquito nets treated with insecticide - wear loose clothing that covers your arms and legs – the mosquitoes that carry Zika virus are most active during the day ### Important You should consider avoiding travelling to a country with a risk of Zika virus if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy in the near future. Zika virus can seriously harm your baby if you have the virus while you're pregnant. ## Symptoms of Zika virus Most people have few or no symptoms if they get Zika virus. If you do have symptoms, they're usually mild and last around 2 to 7 days. The most common symptoms include: - a high temperature - a headache - sore, red eyes - swollen joints and joint and muscle pain - lower back pain - a rash and itching all over the body ## Urgent advice: Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if: You've recently travelled to a country with a Zika virus risk and: - you have symptoms of Zika virus - you or your partner are pregnant - you or your partner get pregnant within 3 months of coming back to the UK You can call 111 or [get help from 111 online](https://111.nhs.uk/triage/check-your-symptoms). Get medical advice quickly if you have Zika virus symptoms while you're travelling. ## Treatments for Zika virus There are no specific treatments for Zika virus. If you have symptoms, you should: - get plenty of rest - drink lots of fluids - take pain relief, such as [paracetamol](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/about-paracetamol-for-adults/) If you're pregnant and have Zika virus, your midwife or hospital doctor (obstetrician) will talk about the risk with you. They may arrange a blood test and an [ultrasound scan](https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/your-pregnancy-care/ultrasound-scans/) to check your baby's growth and development. You may also be referred to a specialist for more monitoring. ## Complications of Zika virus ### Problems during and after pregnancy Zika virus can cause serious problems during and after pregnancy, such as: - loss of the baby before birth - [premature birth](https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/premature-labour-and-birth/) - stillbirth - problems with the baby’s brain, hearing and eyesight - the baby having an unusually small head (microcephaly) If there's a chance you or your partner could get pregnant, you should: - use condoms when having sex in an area where Zika virus is found - continue to use condoms for 3 months if both you and your male partner have returned from a country with a Zika virus risk, or if your male partner has returned after travelling alone - continue to use condoms for 2 months if you're female and you've returned from a country with a Zika virus risk after travelling alone If you or your partner are already pregnant, use condoms during and after your visit to a country with a Zika virus risk and for the rest of your pregnancy. Speak to your midwife or doctor for advice if you're worried your unborn baby may be affected by Zika virus. ### Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) Rarely, Zika virus can cause [Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/guillain-barre-syndrome/), a serious condition that affects the nervous system. Anyone can get Guillain-Barré syndrome, but it mainly affects adults and older children. ## Immediate action required: Call 999 or go to A\&E if: You've recently travelled to a country with a Zika virus risk and: - you have numbness, pins and needles, muscle weakness or pain in your feet and hands that spreads to your arms and legs Page last reviewed: 31 July 2025 Next review due: 31 July 2028
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