Which one of the following statements on Zika virus is FALSE?
A)It is a member of the Flaviviridae.
B)It is transmitted primarily through the bite of infected Aedes spp.Mosquitoes.
C)It causes temporary and self-resolving facial muscle paralysis.
D)It greatly increases the risks of a fetus developing microcephaly if the mother contracts the virus while pregnant.
E)The virus was first discovered in 1947 in the Zika forest in Uganda.

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Zika virus does not cause temporary and self-resolving facial muscle paralysis. It usually causes mild symptoms such as fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis, and in rare cases, it is associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that can lead to temporary paralysis.

Which One of the Following Statements on Zika Virus Is