Zika virus

Zika Virus
Electron micrograph o Zika virus. Virus particles are 40 nm in diameter, wi an ooter envelope an a dense inner core. (soorce: CDC)
Virus classification
Group:	Group IV ((+)ssRNA)
Faimily:	Flaviviridae
Genus:	Flavivirus
Species:	Zika virus

Zika virus (ZIKV) is a member o the Flaviviridae virus faimily an the Flavivirus genus. It ais transmittit bi daytime-active Aedes mosquitoes, such as A. aegypti.