Zika virus is an emerging infectious disease that has been widely reported across the globe. It is caused by a virus from the same family as dengue, yellow fever and West Nile viruses. While most people who are infected with Zika virus do not get sick, some may experience symptoms such as fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis (red eyes). Other more serious complications can include neurological syndromes such as Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and encephalopathies.