zikavirus
nounUK /ˈziːkəˌvaɪrəs/
US /ˈziːkəˌvaɪrəs/
A tiny germ that can make people sick and is spread by mosquito bites.
Doctors warned travelers about the zikavirus in warm countries.
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2. A virus of the genus Flavivirus that is transmitted mainly by Aedes mosquitoes.
The zikavirus belongs to the same family as dengue and yellow fever viruses.
3. An infection caused by this virus, often with mild symptoms such as fever and rash.
She was diagnosed with zikavirus after returning from her trip.
4. The virus linked to birth defects when a pregnant woman is infected.
Health officials studied how zikavirus affects unborn babies.