Quoted: Dr. Kristen Bernard (associate professor, pathobiological sciences) says the biggest threat is to unborn babies, with the potential of birth defects. In adults and children, Bernard says the symptoms are relatively minor, like feelings of weakness or the flu.
“It is possible that we could have some locally acquired transmission in the United States,” said Dr. Bernard. “If we do have that happen, it would probably be in the southern areas, such as Florida.”