Over 50 countries were affected by the Zika virus, including 18 European countries. The disease is caused by a virus that is transmitted by mosquitos met mainly in the tropical regions, but the virus is spread by travelers. A case of infection with Zika was identified in the neighboring country Romania, IPN reports.

The National Health Protection Center said the period of incubation varies from 3 to 12 days of the bite. The main symptoms include eruptions that frequently appear on the face and all over the body, moderate fever, pain in the muscles and articulations, headaches and conjunctivitis. Most of the cases of disease are asymptomatic.

In most of the cases, the Zika symptoms in adults are light, but the virus can sometimes cause the Guillain-Barre syndrome that can lead to temporary paralysis. The Zika virus can spread from an infected mother to her fetus during pregnancy or at delivery. Zika can be transmitted from a man to his sex partners and also through blood and blood products.

There is for now no specific treatment or vaccine against the Zika virus. That’s why the persons who travel to countries with infection risks must use personal protection measures to prevent mosquito bites inside and outside places, especially during daytime, wear long pants and blouses and repellent substances and insect screens. It is recommended seeing a doctor if symptoms similar to those of Zika are experienced within three weeks of the return from an affected area.