Zika Virus Likely to Spread to Southern U.S.

Experts say it's only a matter of time before the disease spreads to the U.S.

Thursday, January 21, 2016 Zika Virus Likely to Spread to Southern United States, Experts Predict As cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus are spreading across central and South America and the Caribbean. Read more ... Related Reading • Zika Virus Today's Health News •  Teens Who Tan Indoors May Be More Likely to Smoke, Drink, Use Drugs •  Sham Acupuncture Equals Real Acupuncture for Hot Flashes: Study •  Why Learning a Second Language Is Easier for Some •  New Approach Might Boost HIV Testing Rates •  Blood Test Might Predict When Antibiotics Won't Help •  Eating More Healthy Fats May Extend Life, Study Suggests •  Race Not Tied to Threat of Second Stroke, Study Finds •  During Pregnancy, Skin Cancer May Be Deadlier: Study •  Identifying Colon Cancer Patients Who May Need More Than Surgery •  New IBS Drug Eases Stomach Pain and Diarrhea for Some: Study •  Gene Mutations Linked to Rare Form of Female Infertility •  More Evidence Preterm Birth Could Raise Autism Risk •  Health Tip: Considering a Humidifier? •  Health Tip: Dining Out With Food Allergies •  Zika Virus Likely to Spread to Southern United States, Experts Predict •  Parental Debt May Affect Kids' Behavior •  Study Pinpoints Best Timing for Rectal Cancer Surgery Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   Diseases and Conditions   MedicineNet Home From Our WebMD Sponsors Diagnosed With Cancer? Follow Us       MedicineNet Newsletters Sign up for the NEW MedicineNet newsletters today! New specialty newsletters include Cancer, Heart, Pregnancy & Newborns, Children's Health & Parenting. MedicineNet Newsletters » Quizzes • Is It Rheumatoid Arthritis? • Symptoms of ADHD in Adults • Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors Top Viewed Articles • Zika Virus Guidelines • Treat Respiratory Infections • Berries, Citrus for Sex • Soda Health Warning Labels • Gestational Diabetes Risk Picture Slideshows • Joint-Friendly Fitness Routines • Visual Guide to ADHD in Adults • Type 2 Diabetes Warning Signs • Got Extreme Mood Shifts? • Depression Myths and Facts Latest Pet Health Content • Heart Failure in Dogs • Asthma in Cats • Dog Food Allergies • Healthy Cat Weight • Pets and Allergies Bonus PDF Guide Health & Wellness Guide