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Zika virus disease is an infectious disease due to an RNA virus belonging to the Flaviviridae family and is most frequently transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. Approximately, 80% of people infected with Zika virus is asymptomatic. Symptomatic infections are generally mild and characterized by acute onset of fever, maculopapular rash, arthralgia, or conjunctivitis. Zika virus disease is associated with fetal anomalies and, neurologic complications, albeit rarely, in adults. No cases so far have been reported in Turkey. However, Aedes mosquitoes responsible for the spread of the virus are prevalent in Turkey. The most effective public health measures for preventing Zika virus disease include controlling the mosquito populations via insecticides and preventing humans from direct exposure to mosquitoes. Klimik Dergisi 2017; 30(1): 2-8.