Zika Fever - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Zika virus is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes which causes mild fever with maculopapular rash. No treatment or vaccine is currently available.
Zika virus is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes which causes mild fever with maculopapular rash. No treatment or vaccine is currently available.
‘Two vaccines gave mice 'complete' Zika protection. This progress could lead towards the creation of an effective human shield against the brain-damaging virus.’
Source-AFP 
New Diagnostics Needed to Identify Zika-Affected Babies
Some infants with microcephaly may not be diagnosed because they have normal-sized heads instead of small skulls.
Some infants with microcephaly may not be diagnosed because they have normal-sized heads instead of small skulls.
New $2 Test Can Rapidly Detect Zika Virus in Saliva
With materials costing $2 per test, scientists developed a diagnostic system in the lab that can accurately detect low levels of the Zika virus in saliva.
With materials costing $2 per test, scientists developed a diagnostic system in the lab that can accurately detect low levels of the Zika virus in saliva.
Zika Virus Infection may be Extended in Pregnancy
Zika virus infection confers protection against future infection in monkeys, but lingers in the body of pregnant animals for prolonged periods of time.
Zika virus infection confers protection against future infection in monkeys, but lingers in the body of pregnant animals for prolonged periods of time.
