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 / June 18th, 2021

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May 24 • 2:39 pm CDT

Zika Vaccines Can Learn From Dengue

A recent study published by The Lance t found that since 2015, the emergence of epidemic Zika virus transmission has been linked to unparalleled reports of serious neurological disorders and devastating congenital disabilities such as microcephaly... READ →
May 19 • 2:09 pm CDT

Where Are The Dangerous Mosquitoes?

More and more people are getting involved in the surveillance of invasive mosquito species, not just professionals with formal training in entomology. There are many taxonomic keys available for identifying mosquitoes of medical and veterinary importance... READ →
May 14 • 10:36 am CDT

Congenital Zika Syndrome Added to the Americas Watch List

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) urges early detection of congenital disabilities and continuous support and care to newborns and their families. In Latin America and the Caribbean, approximately 1 in 5 deaths during the first... READ →
May 14 • 9:56 am CDT

Zika No Longer a Relevant Transfusion-Transmitted Infection Risk

Previously, the U.S. FDA requires blood establishments to test blood donations for new or emerging infectious agents that may affect blood product safety if certain conditions are outlined in FDA regulations. Specifically, if a transfusion-transmitted infection... READ →
May 11 • 4:21 pm CDT

Modified Mosquitoes Coming to South Florida

The biotechnology company Oxitec plans to release genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes in the Florida Keys, saying its technology will combat dengue fever, a potentially life-threatening disease mainly transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. According to the... READ →
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
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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
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 
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
world globe Scientist Predicted France’s Locally-Acquired Zika Cases
map of california and Mexico Are California’s Zika Cases Coming From Mexico?

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