Test your Zika virus knowledge!

Which of the following are ways you might contract the Zika virus?
Blood transfusion
Mosquito bite
Lab exposure
Sexual activity
How long do symptoms usually last if you've contracted Zika?
A couple weeks to a month
Several days to a week
A full year
A few days
Several months to a year
What two types of tests are the most common ones doctors use to determine if you have Zika?
Spinal fluid
Blood
MRI
Urine
Endoscopy
Tissue biopsy
Is there a vaccine to prevent or any medicine to treat Zika?
Yes
No
According to the U.S. Dept. of Health, about how many people have Zika in the U.S. And its territories?
16,800
10,200
600
58,000
3,500
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Which of the following, besides microcephaly and other birth defects, is also a health risk associated with Zika virus infection?
Guillan-Barre Syndrome, where your immune system attacks your spinal cord
Infectious mononuclueosis, where you may experience fatigue, fever, chills and/or malaise
Strep throat, where you may have a sore throat, fever, malaise and.or nausea
What is an important ingredient all mosquito repellent should have?
Lavender extract
Beeswax
Aloe vera
DEET
What other bodily fluid has Zika been found?
Tears
Sweat
Ear wax
What is the best way to minimize your chances of getting Zika?
When going outside, wear long sleeves and pants
Wear mosquito repellant
Drain all standing water
Stay away from places with known local transmissions
What are some traits of the aedes aegypti, the Zika-carrying mosquito?
Thrives in cities
Can breed practically anywhere
Bites mostly at dusk and dawn
Hangs out in closets, behind washing mashines and in cupboards
Prefers wet, hot climates
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