(CNN) — Here’s a look at Zika virus, an illness spread through mosquito bites that can cause birth defects and other neurological defects. Zika virus is a flavivirus, part of the same family as yellow ...

As the Zika virus captures headlines across the United States, with its possible link to birth defects and the first cases reported in the U.S. (all traced back to overseas travel), it's an opportune ...

ALBANY COUNTY — Last week, the offices of Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy released digital posters to spread the facts about Zika virus. The response comes within weeks of President Barack ...

The first Zika virus case in the United States occurred in Texas, according to Medscape. 1. A traveler returning from El Salvador contracted the virus, according to the CDC. 2. New surveillance ...

Zika and Pregnancy Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause microcephaly, a neurological disorder that results in babies being born with abnormally small heads. Microcephaly can cause severe ...