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Introduction Zika virus (ZIKV) is an emerging flavivirus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, notably Aedes aegypti (1). Initially isolated in Uganda in 1947, ZIKV gained global attention during outbreaks in the Americas, particularly due to its association with severe congenital defects, including microcephaly in newborns (1). The virus can

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