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 / August 12th, 2022

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Aug 5 • 11:20 am CDT

Does Zika Virus Persist in Semen?

The peer-review Journal of Infectious Diseases published a study on August 4, 2022, that the Zika virus (ZIKV) may remain active in men for months after infection. While sexual transmission of ZIKV was confirmed in a... READ →
Jun 21 • 4:15 pm CDT

New Solutions to Mitigate Dengue and Zika Impact

Singapore-based Duke-NUS Medical School and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) jointly launched today a new J&J Satellite Center for Global Health Discovery that will drive new solutions to mitigate the threat posed by flaviviruses such as dengue... READ →
May 4 • 10:19 am CDT

Travelers Alerted About India's Zika Outbreaks

The World Health Organization (WHO) previously stated 'In India, ZIKV disease South-East Asian lineage has been detected in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan states in 2018. Although Zika outbreaks are not unexpected, given the wide distribution... READ →
Apr 4 • 3:12 am CDT

Global Arbovirus Initiative Prepares for Future Pandemics

The World Health Organization ( WHO ) recently announced the launch of the Global Arbovirus Initiative, an integrated strategic plan to tackle emerging and re-emerging arboviruses with epidemic and pandemic potential. The most common arboviruses are... READ →
Feb 26 • 9:04 am CST

Congenital Zika Syndrome Increases Children Mortality

The peer-reviewed New England Journal of Medicine published a recent study from Brazil that found certain children born with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) had a significantly greater mortality risk. In this study published on Feb. 24,... READ →
infection cycle Mutations Could Curtail Zika Virus Natural Immunity Zika mutation NS2B I39V/I39T boosts the ability to replicate
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Indian women working on a tea plantation India’s Zika Virus Concerns Continue Zika virus vaccines continue clinical trials
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sun set over key west Florida Keys Mosquito Breeding Experiment Launches Oxitec 2nd Generation Friendly Aedes aegypti carries a self-limiting gene that prevents female offspring from surviving allowing for male-only production
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pregnant lady at the beach sun setting wind blowing Maternal Zika Viremia: a Marker of Adverse Perinatal Outcomes Zika congenital infections were confirmed in fetuses and neonates from mothers with prolonged viremia
mosquito Africa’s Mosquitoes Dislike Zika Virus Zika virus susceptibility of globally invasive Aedes aegypti populations
science lab Zika Vaccines Should Activate T Cells and Antibodies La Jolla Institute for Immunology researchers report immune system T cells can prevent Zika infection in mice
belly of a pregnant women with the sun shining on it These Genes Reduce Placenta's Protection From the Zika Virus Genetic factors can make a women’s placenta less capable of protecting a fetus from Zika infection
mosquito biting a person Spatial Repellents Significantly Reduce Zika Infections SC Johnson Mosquito Shield’s active ingredient is Transfluthrin
baby shower party for boy Risk of Zika Virus Vertical Transmission Reported at 47% Zika virus vaccines continue early stage studies
young infant sleeping in crib Breast Milk Found Protective Against Zika Breastfeeding represents an important mother-to-child transmission route of health benefits
puerto rico fort on the water The Americas Vastly Under-Counted Zika Cases Puerto Rico continues reporting local Zika virus cases in 2020
Nicaragua river bank Dengue and Zika Co-Infection Leads to a ‘Double-Whammy’ Prior Zika infection does significantly increase your risk of severe forms of dengue disease
pregnant mom holding hands with husband Zika Vaccine Development Using Self-Amplifying Messenger RNA Zika vaccine candidate VRC5283 provided protection from ZIKV challenge in mice
woman scientist working in a lab Zika Antiviral Therapy Candidate Identified Hercules Pharmaceuticals AhR inhibitor HP163 reduces viral replication in animals infected with Zika virus
young baby Zika-Infected Infants Display Various Clinical Manifestations Head circumference is a measure of In Utero Zika Virus exposure
pregnant mom looking at her babies crib Brazil’s Zika Epidemic Worsens
pregnant on beach Only One US Territory Reported Zika Cases in 2020
mother holding her baby Zika Virus Can Spread Vaginally 
sunset over the beach Zika is an Under-Recognized Clinical Entity
pregnant lady on beach in Puerto rico Are Pregnant Women Aware of Zika Risks?
mosquito biting an arm Zika Vaccine Study Presents Very Positive Results
sunny california beach at sunset Zika Carrying Mosquitoes ‘Wiped-Out’ In California
dog laying down Zika Virus Can Combat Central Nervous System Tumors
toddler with toy bear Skin Cells Might Protect People From Zika Infection
young baby hand Birth Defects Potentially Related to Zika Infection Increased 4x During Early 2017
mom holding an infants feet Perfection Should Not Be The Goal For Zika Vaccines
young child testing on an ipad Zika’s Undetected Long-Term Impact on Children
Zika Returned to the USA in 2019
new born baby healthy Pre-Pregnancy DNA Vaccination Protected Monkeys From Zika
mom and happy baby on a beach Pregnant Women May Need Higher Dosages of Zika Vaccines
healthy new born baby NS1 DNA Vaccination Found Protective Against Zika
orechestra leader How Do Zika Viruses Assemble During an Infection
dad holding the hand of his toddler Zika-Exposed Children Challenged with Motor Developmental Delays
pregant women in the field new mountains Zika Testing Guidelines Updated
healthy young baby sleeping Mutated Genes Were Never Associated With Zika

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