To obtain, as through measurement or a specified procedure: took the patient's temperature. c. To write or make a record of, especially in shorthand or cursive writing: take a letter; take notes. d. To create (an image, likeness, or representation), as by photography: took a picture of us.
âZika virus seems to pose little or no threat to the nervous system of infants or children, when infections occur after birth,â Bale says. Bale notes that the virus can cause infections in the brain such as encephalitis, but this is rare. Still, parents should be alert concerning this possibility.
Answers from James M. Steckelberg, M.D. Zika virus is a virus that is transmitted by mosquitoes. Most people infected with Zika virus have no signs or symptoms, while others may report mild fever, rash and joint pain. Other signs and symptoms may include headache, red eyes (conjunctivitis) and a general feeling of discomfort.