Zika virus particles, ribbon diagram illustration. The zika virus (ZIKV) is typically icosahedral shaped. It is an RNA (ribonucleic acid) virus from t

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Zika virus particles, ribbon diagram illustration. The zika virus (ZIKV) is typically icosahedral shaped. It is an RNA (ribonucleic acid) virus from the Flaviviridae family. It is transmitted to humans via the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. It causes zika fever, a mild disease with symptoms including rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis. In 2015 a previously unknown connection between Zika infection in pregnant women and microcephaly (small head) in newborns was reported. This can cause miscarriage or death soon after birth, or lead to developmental delays and disorders. This ribbon diagram shows the secondary protein structure of the virus particles.

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