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Zika: The virus has emerged as a major public health threat that's rapidly spreading through South and Central America and the Caribbean. Usually a relatively mild illness, Zika may be linked with birth defects such as microcephaly, and with the neurological disorder Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Where and when will Zika strike next? Scientists are looking for answers in three places in Ecuador. [Source: National Science Foundation]
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