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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.

Even After Birth The Zika Virus Can Keep Growing In Infant's Brains [Report]

By Mohender - Dec 14, 2016 09:36 AM EST

According to a research in the United States, an evidence was found stating that there is a possibility of Zika virus replicating in fatal brains. This happens till seven months after the mother gets infected with the virus.

Summer Season Calls For Better Zika Prevention Efforts

By Dipannita - Jun 03, 2016 09:53 AM EDT

This year, the summer season needs to be welcomed with a little better prevention strategy. People not only need to equip themselves with sunscreens and lotions, but with better Zika prevention efforts as well.

Zika Virus Update: Number of Infected Pregnant Women Tripled, CDC Says

By Jenn Loro - May 22, 2016 09:29 PM EDT

Following massive outbreaks in Latin America and Caribbean, CDC has warned that the number of Zika-infected pregnant women in the US has more than tripled in recent months. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama has recently criticized the US Congress for not approving his $1.9 billion budget request to fund anti-Zika programs.

France Reports First Zika-related Death In Martinique

By Dipannita - May 22, 2016 09:16 AM EDT

France has reported its first Zika-related death in its Carribean island of Martinique. The announcement came from the regional health agency.

Zika Update: Some Symptoms You Need To Know

By Jenn Loro - May 13, 2016 08:49 AM EDT

A group of New York-based doctors have published their findings involving Zika symptoms they have observed in a patient. Knowing what to look for is important as the approaching mosquito season may lead to a sudden upsurge of Zika outbreaks across the United States.

Zika News: Pregnant Teen from Connecticut Shares 'Heartbreaking' Story of Getting the Infection

By Jenn Loro - May 12, 2016 10:19 AM EDT

A pregnant Connecticut teen has been recently tested positive Zika virus. The dreaded mosquito-borne virus responsible for birth defects among babies including microcephaly- a condition characterized by an infant’s unusually small heads- that swept much of Latin America and the Caribbean in recent months.

Zika Virus News Update: Asian Tiger Mosquito May Carry Virus Further In the US

By Jenn Loro - May 04, 2016 11:57 AM EDT

The Zika virus has recently been detected in Aedes albopictus also known as Asian Tiger mosquito which inhabit and thrive in some parts of the US including the New England region. The dreaded virus is held responsible for rising microcephaly cases, a condition where an infant has an abnormally small head, in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Zika Infected Parents Should Avoid Having Child for Six Months At Least

By Daniel Lee - Mar 25, 2016 04:58 PM EDT

Federal officials announced a guidance for couple to delay pregnancy plan if either of them have been exposed to Zika virus that could lead to birth defects.

Dengue Vaccine Shows 100 % Protection In Small Study; Spurs Phase 3 Trials

By Peter R - Mar 17, 2016 03:03 PM EDT

The vaccine protected volunteers against an mild attenuated form of all four serotypes of dengue virus. Its success in phase 3 clinical trials could boost zika vaccine development.

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.

Jim Bob And Michelle Duggar Criticized For Visiting Jill And Derick Dillard

By Jenn Loro - Feb 17, 2016 11:17 AM EST

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar visited their daughter Jill and son-in-law Derick Dillard while on a mission to Central America. The act, however, was lambasted by followers saying that they should have stayed home and look after their other kids.

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

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