10 Facts You Have To Know About The Zika Virus

9. Originated In 1947

In April of 1947, the Zika virus made its debut into the world. Scientists were in the Zika Forest of Uganda doing research and discovered the infection in a monkey that they were examining. It was later given its official name in 1948 when it is was found again in a different monkey in the same location.

A few years later, in 1954, the virus was discovered in a human and has now been spread through mosquito bites for years. Recent outbreaks have brought more attention to this virus, giving rise to a greater awareness regarding symptoms and how to treat them.