10 Zika Virus Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #2: Rash
If you get a rash from the Zika virus, it will usually appear after 3 to 12 days after being bitten by a mosquito carrying the disease. The rash normally occurs within the first week of illness and starts in the abdomen, where it then spreads to the extremities, the face, and the rest of the body. It is diffusely distributed and can involve palms and soles.
The rash can be recognized by little red bumps and blotches of reddish skin, also referred to as a maculopapular rash. It is similar to those that can appear as a result of other viruses carried by mosquitos, such as dengue virus. Occasionally, the rash may be pruritic or itchy.
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