3. High Temperature
When the high temperature is present and Zika is suspected, it’s time to go and see a doctor. This early warning sign is never far off the money. Although high temperatures and fever can signal lots of things, it is a symptom that is almost universally experienced by people infected with Zika. Anything over 37 degrees centigrade is worth getting checked out.
Expectant mothers or anyone who thinks they may be pregnant can find their body temperatures changing regularly as they make their way through each trimester, however, if anyone suspects Zika, it’s worth going with that hunch.
The worst-case scenario of being wrong is being lumbered with an unexpected medical bill, but surely it’s better to be hit in the pocket for a mistake than to risk ignoring the infection of Zika virus. Kid, adults, infants and senior citizens all suffer from high temperatures at times, but making sure it isn’t Zika virus is just as important as identifying that it is only a mild fever.