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Service members both deployed and traveling abroad must take extra precautions not to be infected with the Zika virus that is currently affecting the Americas. Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. Because the Aedes species mosquitoes that spread Zika virus are found throughout the world, it is likely that outbreaks will spread to new countries. - Service members both deployed and traveling abroad must take extra precautions not to be infected with the Zika virus that is currently affecting the Americas. Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. Because the Aedes species mosquitoes that spread Zika virus are found throughout the world, it is likely that outbreaks will spread to new countries.