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.
Zika Virus Disease. The Zika virus is a type of mosquito-borne flavivirus that is typically transmitted by the Aedes species of mosquitos. Although most people do not have any symptoms, those who do have symptoms typically experience mild, flu-like symptoms. Pregnant women are believed to be at risk of pregnancy complications if they contract Zika virus disease during pregnancy.