macular alterations

Zika virus is an etiological factor of virai Zika infection which belongs to Flavivirus genus, Flaviviridae family. Zika vi­rus is transmitted by mosquitoes of Aedes genus, which are active in mornings, late afternoons and evenings, reservoir being unknown. It is expected that the incubation period holds on a few days. Zika vi­rus infection can be asymptomatic (80% patients) or last for 2-7 days with mild clinical symptoms, such as fever, maculopapular rash, conjunctivitis, headache, arthralgia and myalgia.