During my last night in the Dominican Republic, I had big chills, fever, headache and muscle pain.

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I just returned from a trip to the Dominican Republic. What are my chances of getting Zika or a tick bite? Hello, Thank you very much for the information! The symptoms subsided the next day and disappeared. I did not find any bites, I only saw two mosquito bites. I am not pregnant, but we would like to try in the event of. However, I read that I would have to wait 3 months. Do you think I should take a test? If so, where can I get one? Thanks a lot! Yes, thank you very much for your help!

Audrey Billeau · Accepted Answer

Hello, you have been to a country where there is indeed a risk of Zika. Your symptoms may look like Zika, but also like a flu. For the bite, do you have any traces on your body? If you are pregnant, there may be a risk for the unborn child. So a consultation is in order. Otherwise, on the Government of Canada's website, they mention that this disease can go away on its own between 2-7 days. How long have your symptoms been going on? Is your condition getting worse? Effectively, 75-80% of people infected with Zika may be asymptomatic. To test for it, you need a catch and therefore a prescription. If you plan to try within the next 3 months, I recommend that you see your health care provider to get the prescription needed to screen. I hope I have helped you!