Why is it important to know if a case of Zika was transmitted locally instead of through travel?
It is important to know about Zika cases related to travel because these people can transmit Zika virus to local Asian tiger mosquitoes. A locally-transmitted case occurs when Asian tiger mosquitoes that are around a person who was infected with Zika abroad bite him or her, and then transmit Zika virus to others in our community.

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1. What is Zika virus?
2. How serious is a Zika virus infection?
3. Why should pregnant women take special precautions to prevent Zika?
4. How do you get Zika?
5. What are the symptoms of Zika?
6. How long do symptoms of Zika last?
7. How is Zika diagnosed?
8. What is Loudoun County doing to help keep people safe from Zika?
9. Why is it important to know if a case of Zika was transmitted locally instead of through travel?
10. Where can I learn more about Zika?