Zika News

 / April 18th, 2021

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Apr 8 • 2:39 pm CDT

Call for Research Comments Due on April 16th

The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, the University of Texas Medical Branch, an expert team of task force members worldwide, and the World Health Organization have developed a draft... READ →
Mar 18 • 11:55 am CDT

How Do Antibodies Work Against Zika Virus

A previous study published by PNAS stated 'recent epidemics demonstrate the global threat of Zika virus, a flavivirus transmitted by mosquitoes. There are concerns for designing a safe vaccine for the Zika virus because antibodies (Abs)... READ →
Feb 26 • 1:06 pm CST

Zika Virus Vaccine Research and Development Roadmap Announced

The WHO announced the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, the University of Texas Medical Branch, an expert team of task force members worldwide had developed a draft Zika virus... READ →
Feb 23 • 4:01 pm CST

Soccer Brought Zika to Brazil

The South American country of Brazil experienced the greatest impact during the 2015-2016 Zika virus epidemic, with approximately 321,000 suspected or confirmed cases, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Kristina M. Adams Waldorf, M.D.,... READ →
Feb 23 • 11:23 am CST

Janssen's Zika Vaccine Candidate Found Promising

The Annuals of Internal Medicine published original research on February 16, 2021, focused on a prophylactic Zika virus vaccine candidate. This study was a Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Phase 1 Study of Ad26.ZIKV.001, an Ad26-Vectored Anti–Zika Virus... READ →
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
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mosquito Africa’s Mosquitoes Dislike Zika Virus Zika virus susceptibility of globally invasive Aedes aegypti populations
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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
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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 Zika infection during pregnancy can cause congenital conditions in infants
pregnant on beach Only One US Territory Reported Zika Cases in 2020 Puerto Rico has confirmed locally acquired Zika cases
mother holding her baby Zika Virus Can Spread Vaginally  Zika virus particles were able to successfully enter vaginal epithelial cells through the UFO receptor
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
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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
world globe Scientist Predicted France’s Locally-Acquired Zika Cases
map of california and Mexico Are California’s Zika Cases Coming From Mexico?
nice france France Confirms 3rd Local Zika Case

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