10 Facts You Have To Know About The Zika Virus

6. Rarely Fatal

The Zika virus has proven to be very manageable and usually goes away in less than one week. As larger outbreaks of the virus have occurred, some deaths associated with it have been reported. The true cause of these deaths is still being explored, as the Zika virus is not known for being a fatal illness.

Some researchers believe the cause of these deaths is due to another disease is known for being life-threatening, and that Zika virus just happened to be in the person’s system when they passed away. Should you find yourself infected, there is no immediate cause for alarm. See your doctor and follow his instructions as far as treatment.