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Originally Posted by SpeedoDave
I don't think Brazil should be cancelled though - zika only causes problems for pregnant women. Not a huge issue for olympic athletes (although a problem from the Brazilian people).
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That's not entirely true. Zika can cause illness in anyone - fever, rash, joint pain, fatigue, etc. It is usually mild but there have been deaths related to complications arising from the infection.
Zika virus: first American dies of complications linked to disease | World news | The Guardian
Obviously not something to panic over but still something worth considering.
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