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If I live in an area or visit an area where mosquitoes with Zika have been reported and I am bitten am I likely to get sick?
While there is no way to tell for certain, a majority of people who become ill with Zika or other mosquito-borne viruses experience mild illness that lasts about a week. The current concern regarding Zika virus is its impact on pregnant women and women who are trying to become pregnant.
The CDC recommends that pregnant women or women who are trying to become pregnant should postpone travel to areas that are currently experiencing outbreaks.
