Zika virus infection classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nate Michalak, B.A.

Classification

The illness caused by Zika virus is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe cases requiring hospitalization are uncommon.[1] A schema for classification of Zika virus infection is yet to be developed.

References

  1. Zika virus. Center for Disease Control and Prevention for Medical Professionals. http://www.cdc.gov/zika/index.html Accessed on December 10, 2015