What Canadians need to know after Zika virus is transmitted by Florida mosquitoes
As Florida has its first reported case of Zika virus transmitted by mosquitoes on the U.S. mainland, here’s what Canadians need to know:
What is Zika virus?
It’s a mosquito-borne illness that has spread to epidemic levels in parts of the southern hemisphere. The virus causes birth defects like infant microcephaly and other severe brain anomalies. While it’s generally transmitted by mosquitoes, sexually transmitted cases have been reported.
Where is it?