The Worst Epidemics Throughout History

Zika Virus

Zika virus might seem like a lifetime ago, but the epidemic happened in just 2015 and is still happening in South America and Central America. Scientists are working tirelessly to find a cure or vaccine to reduce the impact on these nations and worldwide. The Zika virus spreads by way of a specific type of mosquito, but it can also be transmitted sexually between humans.

The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.