Persistent Illness Continues to Stir Global Concern
The Zika virus, known for causing severe birth defects, remains a threat despite fading from public attention after its peak in 2015. There is still no vaccine available, and experts are concerned about a potential future outbreak, especially in impoverished regions of the global south. Last year, over 35,000 cases were reported in the Americas, but the true number of infections may be higher due to asymptomatic cases. The CDC acknowledges the risk but lacks precise current risk levels.