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Zika Fever

Zika virus is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes which causes mild fever with maculopapular rash. No treatment or vaccine is currently available.

New Pathway That Controls Yellow Fever Infection

New Pathway That Controls Yellow Fever Infection

Type III interferon-mediated signaling preserves the integrity of the blood brain barrier and prevents viral brain invasion.

Infants Exposed to Zika Virus Infection in Pregnancy Should Have Eyes Examined

Infants Exposed to Zika Virus Infection in Pregnancy Should Have Eyes Examined

Eye abnormalities in infants from Brazil born to mothers with confirmed Zika virus infection in pregnancy are described in an article published by JAMA Pediatrics.

Common Malarial Drug Guards Against Fetal Zika Virus Infection

Common Malarial Drug Guards Against Fetal Zika Virus Infection

Transmission of Zika virus to fetus shown to be reduced by hydroxychloroquine, a drug, approved for use in pregnancy to treat other conditions such as malaria.

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Dengue Fever Kills Over 100 People in Kerala

Dengue Fever Kills Over 100 People in Kerala

Over 100 people have died in Kerala due to dengue fever. Dengue is a vector-borne disease caused by mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus.

Zika Virus Could Cause Microcephaly

Zika Virus Could Cause Microcephaly

There is a clear link between a specific protein, the Zika virus and microcephaly. This explains why neural stem cells are so vulnerable to Zika infection

Zika Virus Case in Gujarat Confirmed by Health Ministry

Zika Virus Case in Gujarat Confirmed by Health Ministry

Health Ministry confirmed on Thursday that the sample from Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation tested positive for Zika virus during Laboratory surveillance.

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Zika Virus Circulated in Americas for Months Before It Got Detected

Zika Virus Circulated in Americas for Months Before It Got Detected

Zika remains a significant public health threat in affected countries and regions, highlighting the need for continued surveillance and research on the virus.

Eye Diseases can be Caused by Zika Virus

Eye Diseases can be Caused by Zika Virus

Zika virus has been found to cause a major threat in human pregnancies and causes eye diseases such as chorioretinal atrophy or micropthalmia.

New Drug Brings Treatment of Zika Virus Closer to Reality

New Drug Brings Treatment of Zika Virus Closer to Reality

With the discovery of a new drug, Zika virus treatments are heading towards becoming a reality.

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Natural Antibodies: Potential Cure of Zika Virus Identified

Natural Antibodies: Potential Cure of Zika Virus Identified

Natural antibodies have been identified in the blood of people infected with Zika, that will help in neutralizing the infection.

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Zika Virus Alert: Rising Cases in India

Zika Virus Alert: Rising Cases in India

What are the causes, symptoms, precautions, and treatments for the rising Zika virus cases in India?

Puerto Rico Reports First Case of Zika, a Mosquito-borne Disease

Puerto Rico Reports First Case of Zika, a Mosquito-borne Disease

Puerto Rico has reported its first case of Zika, a mosquito-borne virus that has been spreading across South America and the Caribbean.

United States Reports the First Case of Zika-Linked Brain Damage in Hawaii

United States Reports the First Case of Zika-Linked Brain Damage in Hawaii

US has reported its first case of a newborn suffering from brain damage linked to the mosquito-borne Zika virus that has caused birth defects in Latin America.

Haiti Hit By an Outbreak of the Zika Virus

Haiti Hit By an Outbreak of the Zika Virus

A health lab in Trinidad and Tobago confirmed on Thursday that five out of 11 Haitian blood samples tested positive for Zika virus, a mosquito-borne ailment.

How Copaiba Oil Fights Zika Virus?

How Copaiba Oil Fights Zika Virus?

Copaiba oil nanoemulsion has proven anti-viral qualities against Zika fever, a deadly tropical disease caused by the Zika virus.

Mosquito That Spreads Dengue and Chikungunya Responsible for Transmitting Zika Virus

Mosquito That Spreads Dengue and Chikungunya Responsible for Transmitting Zika Virus

The Zika virus is endemic in West Africa. The Jamaican government is working on a public education campaign to raise awareness about the virus.

Mosquito Diseases

Mosquito Diseases

Mosquito-borne diseases, like malaria, filaria, dengue, etc are common in places conducive of mosquito breeding. Swamps, ponds and stagnated drainage provide optimal breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Test Your Knowledge on Zika Virus

Test Your Knowledge on Zika Virus

Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus that causes fever, headache, skin rashes, joint and muscle pain in infected individuals. The symptoms usually last for only 2 to 7 days. Fetal symptoms vary and have led to International concern. ...

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