microcephaly

Zika Virus News, Update: Recent Studies On Mosquito-Related Virus More Confusing As Findings Drastically Differ

By Donna Belle - Dec 19, 2016 04:20 AM EST

This article highlights the drastic difference of the findings of recent studies on the Zika virus. It also tackles the possible reasons for the confusion and the urgency of developing clear and similar methodoligies of the studies.

Six Zika-infected Women Had Babies With Birth Defect So Far, CDC Reports

By Dipannita - Jun 17, 2016 12:14 PM EDT

Three pregnant women in the mainland United States with Zika-infected fetuses have given birth to babies with a birth defect, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC). In addition, three other pregnant women have lost their babies or terminated the pregnancy because of the damage done by the virus to the brain of the fetuses.

Stillborn Without Brain In Brazil Adds To Zika Concerns

By Peter R - Feb 27, 2016 08:10 PM EST

The case study of a premature newborn without brain and fluid filled cavities hints at zika connection.

Joint U.S. and Brazil Teams Begin Study into Zika-Microcephaly Link

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 23, 2016 12:46 PM EST

Health official from the United States and Brazil have begun their joint efforts to study the link between the Zika virus and microcephaly.

Study: Zika Virus lasts in Man’s Semen for Two Months

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 13, 2016 11:38 AM EST

A case study involving a British man found that Zika virus can last in semen for two months.

Brazil, U.S. Reach Agreement on Production of Zika Vaccine

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 11, 2016 04:17 PM EST

Brazil and a U.S. research hospital in Texas have signed an agreement to create a Zika vaccine.

CDC Says Sex Can Spread Zika. Asks Infected Men To Use Condoms

By Peter R - Feb 06, 2016 05:44 PM EST

The health agency also suggested that couples abstain from any form of insertive sexual contact during pregnancy

Sex Implicated In US's First Zika Transmission

By Peter R - Feb 03, 2016 10:06 AM EST

The infected person is believed to have contracted the virus from another who has a history of travel to Venezuela

CDC Warns Pregnant Women To Avoid Travel To Zika Hit Nations

By Peter R - Jan 21, 2016 04:25 PM EST

The virus can infect fetus to cause microcephaly that cause babies to be born with small heads and neurological problems.

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