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Zika fever (also known as Zika virus disease and simply Zika) is an infectious disease caused by the Zika virus. Most cases have no symptoms, but when present they are usually mild and can resemble dengue fever. Symptoms may include fever, red eyes, joint pain, headache, and a maculopapular rash.
Zika is an illness caused by a virus that is spread to humans through mosquito bites.Symptoms of Zika may include fever, headache, red eyes, rash, muscle aches, and joint pains.The illness is usually mild, lasting 4â7 days. Travelers who go to certain places in Africa, Asia, and the Western Pacific region are at risk of getting Zika (see map).f you feel sick and think you may have Zika: 1  Talk to your doctor or nurse if you feel seriously ill, especially if you have a fever. 2  Tell them about your travel. 3  For more information about medical care abroad, see Getting Health Care Abroad and a list of International Joint Commission-accredited facilities.