'Part of the new reality': Despite confusion, Zika warnings are here to stay – STAT06/09/2017STAT'Part of the new reality': Despite confusion, Zika warnings are here to staySTATThe virus is neurotropic — it gravitates to and attacks key cells in the developing central nervous system. Microcephaly — an abnormally small head […]
Monthly Archives: June 2017
'Conception' trips to Bali a Zika risk – The West Australian06/30/2017The West Australian'Conception' trips to Bali a Zika riskThe West AustralianA leading Perth fertility expert is warning couples going to Bali on popular “conception-moons” to be aware of the risks posed by the mosquito-borne Zika virus. Professor of reproductive medicine […]
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Zika Virus Risk: The Latest Numbers – Neurology Advisor06/29/2017Neurology AdvisorZika Virus Risk: The Latest NumbersNeurology AdvisorHealthDay News — Mosquitoes that can spread Zika, dengue, and chikungunya viruses are in more counties in the southern United States than previously thought, according to a study published online in the Journal of Medical […]
Zika Virus Risk: The Latest Numbers – Neurology Advisor
New Zealand zika virus 'linked to rates overseas and seasonal Kiwi travel patterns'06/30/2017Stuff.co.nzNew Zealand zika virus 'linked to rates overseas and seasonal Kiwi travel patterns'Stuff.co.nzZika virus infected five New Zealanders – probably people on winter breaks – who travelled to Fiji during the incubation period, a surveillance report says. However, […]
New Zealand zika virus 'linked to rates overseas and seasonal ...
Fighting Zika In Florida Involves Unleashing 'Mosquito Fish' – WMFE06/29/2017KUAM.comFighting Zika In Florida Involves Unleashing 'Mosquito Fish'WMFEThe hot, wet summer weather Florida is known for provides mosquitoes with perfect conditions for breeding. New cases of the Zika virus are already being reported to county health departments across the state. Now […]
Fighting Zika In Florida Involves Unleashing 'Mosquito Fish' – WMFE
China donates $20M to help fight Zika, other diseases – Stabroek News06/28/2017Stabroek NewsChina donates $20M to help fight Zika, other diseasesStabroek NewsPublic Health Minister Volda Lawrence yesterday accepted some $20M in medical equipment and supplies from the Government of China to help in the fight against Zika and other infectious […]
China donates $20M to help fight Zika, other diseases – ...
Wynwood businesses lost as much as 40% of their revenue due to Zika: report – The Real Deal Magazine06/28/2017The Real Deal MagazineWynwood businesses lost as much as 40% of their revenue due to Zika: reportThe Real Deal MagazineThe Zika outbreak in Miami stung Wynwood businesses, zapping as 40 percent of […]
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Wynwood businesses lost revenue, laid off employees during Zika outbreak, study finds – Miami Herald06/27/2017FIU NewsWynwood businesses lost revenue, laid off employees during Zika outbreak, study findsMiami HeraldThe spread of the Zika virus across Miami last summer severely infected earnings at Wynwood businesses, some of which saw revenue and profit […]
Wynwood businesses lost revenue, laid off employees during Zika outbreak, ...
Pregnant woman notified of potential Zika diagnosis 4 months after test results available – Becker's Hospital Review06/26/2017Pregnant woman notified of potential Zika diagnosis 4 months after test results availableBecker’s Hospital ReviewAndrea Pardo of Issaquah, Wash., was tested for the Zika virus in October 2016 after returning from Mexico. The results, […]
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Senators lay into Sanofi for Zika vaccine deal, call for public hearing – FiercePharma06/27/2017FiercePharmaSenators lay into Sanofi for Zika vaccine deal, call for public hearingFiercePharmaSanofi's commitment to limit price hikes hasn't won over six U.S. senators who are railing on the drugmaker for a Zika dust-up that's gained considerable attention […]
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The Buzz About the Zika Virus | California Magazine – CALIFORNIA06/21/2017The Buzz About the Zika Virus | California MagazineCALIFORNIANearly a year after the Rio Olympics, babies in the city's favelas are still being born with microcephaly as a consequence of the Zika virus. The mosquito-borne …and more » Zika Virus Mosquito Control […]
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With mosquito season underway, Sen. Cornyn looking for more Zika preparedness – KALB News (press release)06/26/2017KALB News (press release)With mosquito season underway, Sen. Cornyn looking for more Zika preparednessKALB News (press release)WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – Mosquito season is in full swing across the U.S. and the diseases carried by the […]
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The Truth Teller – The Atlantic06/26/2017The AtlanticThe Truth TellerThe AtlanticIn fact, he seemed surprised at the suggestion that he might do something other than what he's been doing since he began leading the institute in 1984—trying to protect people from diseases like Ebola, Zika, and HIV. This is despite the […]
The Truth Teller – The Atlantic
Clinic error leaves pregnant woman in the dark about Zika risk – LA Daily News06/25/2017LA Daily NewsClinic error leaves pregnant woman in the dark about Zika riskLA Daily NewsHospital officials have apologized after failing for months to inform a pregnant woman she was likely infected with the Zika virus that […]
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Mosquito bourne: Val Verde County officials warned of Zika threat – Del Rio News Herald06/25/2017Mosquito bourne: Val Verde County officials warned of Zika threatDel Rio News HeraldVal Verde County residents must take steps to get rid of any standing water around their homes to reduce the risk of attracting mosquitos […]
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Lessons From China in Handling Zika, Ebola and Other Global Pandemics – The Wire06/24/2017The WireLessons From China in Handling Zika, Ebola and Other Global PandemicsThe WireThough a recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was quickly quelled after killing three people, fear of rapidly […]
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Gaps remain in surveillance for mosquitoes that transmit Zika, new CDC data shows – Science Daily06/19/2017Science DailyGaps remain in surveillance for mosquitoes that transmit Zika, new CDC data showsScience DailyAs concerns over Zika virus have grown since 2015, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has turned to […]
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Rosella Mae Zika – Billings Gazette06/24/2017Billings GazetteRosella Mae ZikaBillings GazetteRosella Mae Zika, 82, of Billings, was called to heaven by God to be with family members who preceded her. Rosella was born in Crosby, North Dakota, on Oct. 6, 1934, to Raymond and Alvina (Weiler) Larson. Her love for God […]
Rosella Mae Zika – Billings Gazette
Zika Diagnosis Confirmed by Placental Sample Testing – Medscape06/22/2017MedscapeZika Diagnosis Confirmed by Placental Sample TestingMedscapeTesting for Zika virus RNA in placental tissue can confirm Zika infection when the mother's blood tests are inconclusive, according to a study published online today in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. "Given the complexity […]
Zika Diagnosis Confirmed by Placental Sample Testing – Medscape
Tissue Testing Can Spot Zika at Birth: CDC – Bloomington Pantagraph06/23/2017Bloomington PantagraphTissue Testing Can Spot Zika at Birth: CDCBloomington PantagraphTHURSDAY, June 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to the Zika virus in pregnancy can wreak havoc on babies, but diagnosing the infection before birth remains a challenge. Now, there's some […]
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A Clinic Mix-Up Leaves Pregnant Woman In Dark About Zika Risk – Gilmer Mirror06/22/2017A Clinic Mix-Up Leaves Pregnant Woman In Dark About Zika RiskGilmer MirrorHospital officials in Washington state have apologized after failing for months to inform a pregnant woman she was likely infected with the Zika virus that can […]
A Clinic Mix-Up Leaves Pregnant Woman In Dark About Zika ...
Tissue Testing Can Spot Zika at Birth: CDC – U.S. News & World Report06/22/2017Tissue Testing Can Spot Zika at Birth: CDCU.S. News & World ReportTHURSDAY, June 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to the Zika virus in pregnancy can wreak havoc on babies, but diagnosing the infection before birth remains […]
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The Buzz About the Zika Virus – CALIFORNIA06/21/2017The Buzz About the Zika VirusCALIFORNIAFor another, wrote the authors, “Zika is, and will continue to be, a disease of the urban poor.” In urban slums particularly, crowding combined with poor water and sanitation infrastructure “offer ample opportunities for mosquitoes to breed and […]
The Buzz About the Zika Virus – CALIFORNIA
Puerto Rico declares Zika epidemic over – CGTN America (blog)06/22/2017CGTN America (blog)Puerto Rico declares Zika epidemic overCGTN America (blog)Last year, the U.S. territory was the epicenter of North American Zika infections, with the local government reporting more than 40,000 confirmed cases. Now, the island is looking forward to a new […]
Puerto Rico declares Zika epidemic over – CGTN America (blog)
Two new Zika cases at Kensington Park Drive – The Straits Times06/21/2017Channel NewsAsiaTwo new Zika cases at Kensington Park DriveThe Straits TimesBut it will now begin outreach efforts in the neighbourhood with grassroots volunteers. These efforts include the distribution of Zika information leaflets and insect repellent to households in order […]
Two new Zika cases at Kensington Park Drive – The ...
Zika in America: One mother's saga – INFORUM06/20/2017INFORUMZika in America: One mother's sagaINFORUMShe'd seen the terrifying photos on the internet — infants in Brazil and in Puerto Rico whose skulls were misshapen, even collapsed, ravaged by the Zika virus that has engulfed Latin America. Days earlier, U.S. doctors had told […]
Zika in America: One mother's saga – INFORUM
Local Zika vaccine researcher shares what you should know about mosquito-borne illnesses – St. Louis Public Radio06/20/2017St. Louis Public RadioLocal Zika vaccine researcher shares what you should know about mosquito-borne illnessesSt. Louis Public RadioFacts and fiction continue to swirl about mosquito-borne illnesses like the Zika and West Nile viruses. On […]
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Zika researcher to co-lead NIH center project on viruses, brain development – Florida State News06/14/2017Florida State NewsZika researcher to co-lead NIH center project on viruses, brain developmentFlorida State NewsA Florida State University scientist pioneering research to fight Zika and West Nile virus is part of a multimillion project to investigate […]
Zika researcher to co-lead NIH center project on viruses, brain ...
Long Beach: Zika Virus Mosquitoes Found in California City for First Time – Newsweek06/20/2017NewsweekLong Beach: Zika Virus Mosquitoes Found in California City for First TimeNewsweekCalifornia officials have warned Long Beach residents that they have detected mosquitoes that can carry the Zika virus in the city for the first time ever. […]
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At least 29 pregnant women in Lancaster County infected by or exposed to Zika – LancasterOnline06/19/2017MedscapeAt least 29 pregnant women in Lancaster County infected by or exposed to ZikaLancasterOnlineThat's unclear, because the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do not release state- or […]
At least 29 pregnant women in Lancaster County infected by ...
Can Zika infection attack the brains of newborns? Scientists head to field for answers – STAT06/19/2017STATCan Zika infection attack the brains of newborns? Scientists head to field for answersSTAT“We are enrolling infants in the first three months of life and their mothers … to really try to understand what happens […]
Can Zika infection attack the brains of newborns? Scientists head ...
The Emerging Zika Virus Threat: A Guide for Dermatologists – Medscape06/19/2017MedscapeThe Emerging Zika Virus Threat: A Guide for DermatologistsMedscapeWe provide a guide for dermatologists to follow if they encounter patients with a rash and clinical history suspicious of Zika virus infection, including diagnostic testing and management options. We also provide […]
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Zika informational meeting set tomorrow – Uvalde Leader-News06/18/2017Zika informational meeting set tomorrowUvalde Leader-NewsCommunity health workers and health educators are invited to attend a Zika informational meeting titled “fight the bite,” which is set tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the Dry Frio Room at the Uvalde County Stardust Pavilion at the […]
Zika informational meeting set tomorrow – Uvalde Leader-News
As Zika spreads, questions for India – The Hindu06/17/2017The HinduAs Zika spreads, questions for IndiaThe HinduMany years after the thalidomide disaster, the Zika virus has the potential to cause a similar public health tragedy. Like Brazil, where hundreds of babies were born with microcephaly, a similar catastrophic epidemic is a […]
As Zika spreads, questions for India – The Hindu
Korea confirms another Zika virus patient – The Korea Herald06/17/2017The Korea HeraldKorea confirms another Zika virus patientThe Korea HeraldSouth Korean health authorities said Sunday it confirmed another case of the Zika virus found in a woman who traveled to Thailand. It has raised the official number of infected patients in […]
Korea confirms another Zika virus patient – The Korea Herald
Houston's Number of Confirmed Zika Cases Doubled This Week – Houston Press06/16/2017Houston PressHouston's Number of Confirmed Zika Cases Doubled This WeekHouston PressOn Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that six pregnant women in Harris County have tested positive for the mosquito-borne illness, bringing the definitive year-to-date number […]
Houston's Number of Confirmed Zika Cases Doubled This Week – ...
Lawmakers in hard-hit Florida want public hearing in Sanofi Zika vaccine scuffle – FiercePharma06/15/2017FiercePharmaLawmakers in hard-hit Florida want public hearing in Sanofi Zika vaccine scuffleFiercePharmaHaving seen Zika's devastating effects reach Florida residents, a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the state is urging the Army to pump the brakes on its […]
Lawmakers in hard-hit Florida want public hearing in Sanofi Zika ...
6 pregnant women test positive for Zika virus in Harris County – KPRC Houston06/15/2017KPRC Houston6 pregnant women test positive for Zika virus in Harris CountyKPRC HoustonHARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Six women have tested positive for the Zika virus in Harris County this year, according to a report from Legacy Community […]
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Doctors: Be mindful of Zika risks when traveling – Story | WNYW – Fox5NY06/15/2017Fox5NYDoctors: Be mindful of Zika risks when traveling – Story | WNYWFox5NYThe outbreak of the Zika virus a few years ago caused panic worldwide, especially for expecting families because of the discovery that it could cause birth …and […]
Doctors: Be mindful of Zika risks when traveling – Story ...
No New Reported Cases Of Zika In The Territory Week – VI Consortium (press release)06/15/2017VI Consortium (press release)No New Reported Cases Of Zika In The Territory WeekVI Consortium (press release)In May, D.O.H. made known that a child in the territory was born with the Zika-related birth defect microcephaly — the […]
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Bipartisan Group Of US Lawmakers Request Army Hold Public Hearings On Zika Vaccine Licensing – Kaiser Family Foundation06/15/2017Bipartisan Group Of US Lawmakers Request Army Hold Public Hearings On Zika Vaccine LicensingKaiser Family Foundation“A bipartisan group of members of Congress from Florida has asked the acting secretary of the U.S. Army […]
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Baltimore gears up to battle Zika | WBFF – Fox Baltimore06/14/2017Fox BaltimoreBaltimore gears up to battle Zika | WBFFFox BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WBFF) – Baltimore city council members have an update now on what the city is doing to help prevent the spread of Zika, the mosquito-borne …and more » New test for Zika […]
Baltimore gears up to battle Zika | WBFF – Fox ...
How this mother keeps hope alive after Zika virus – PBS NewsHour06/14/2017PBS NewsHourHow this mother keeps hope alive after Zika virusPBS NewsHourMaria Rios, 20, holds her daughter Aryanna Guadalupe Sanchez-Rios, who was born with microcephaly, on May 3, 2017. Maria, a U.S. citizen, was infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus […]
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Is Zika a potential threat to India? – The Hans India06/13/2017The Hans IndiaIs Zika a potential threat to India?The Hans IndiaWhere has Zika virus spread so far? The first human outbreak of Zika infection occurred in 2007 in Yap Island, Micronesia, followed by French Polynesia in October 2013, New Caledonia […]
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Vaginal bacteria inhibit herpes and Zika transmission – Health2406/14/2017Vaginal bacteria inhibit herpes and Zika transmissionHealth24The disruption of the vaginal microbiota may cause conditions like bacterial vaginosis. Vaginal bacteria that are important for a healthy vaginal system may have added benefits of inhibiting the sexually transmitted Zika virus and herpes simplex […]
Vaginal bacteria inhibit herpes and Zika transmission – Health24
Chemicals used to combat Zika, agricultural pests impact motor skills in infants – Science Daily06/12/2017Chemicals used to combat Zika, agricultural pests impact motor skills in infantsScience DailyA chemical currently being used to ward off mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus and a commonly used insecticide that was threatened with a ban […]
Chemicals used to combat Zika, agricultural pests impact motor skills ...
Zika viral load not necessarily linked to pregnancy problems, fetal abnormalities06/13/2017News-Medical.netZika viral load not necessarily linked to pregnancy problems, fetal abnormalitiesNews-Medical.netUCLA-led researchers have found that Zika viral load and the degree of Zika symptoms during pregnancy were not necessarily associated with problems during pregnancy or fetal abnormalities at birth. They […]
Zika viral load not necessarily linked to pregnancy problems, fetal ...
Singapore confirms two new Zika virus cases – Reuters06/09/2017ReutersSingapore confirms two new Zika virus casesReutersSINGAPORE Singapore on Friday confirmed two cases of locally transmitted infections of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, bringing the total number of reported cases in the city-state this year to eight. The viral disease carried by mosquitoes […]
Singapore confirms two new Zika virus cases – Reuters
Butler County gets money to stop Zika, other diseases – Hamilton Journal News06/12/2017Hamilton Journal NewsButler County gets money to stop Zika, other diseasesHamilton Journal NewsNo confirmed cases of the Zika virus acquired locally have been reported so far this year in Butler County. However, Butler County had five cases of […]
Butler County gets money to stop Zika, other diseases – ...
Zika virus: Doctors told to be alert when examining patients with fever – Malay Mail Online06/12/2017Malay Mail OnlineZika virus: Doctors told to be alert when examining patients with feverMalay Mail OnlinePicture by Yusof Mat IsaSEGAMAT, June 13 ? Doctors in the country should be more observant when attending to patients […]
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Is Zika Still A Problem In Florida And The Caribbean? – NPR06/12/2017Is Zika Still A Problem In Florida And The Caribbean?NPRIn Brazil, cases are down by 95 percent from last year. Across the Caribbean, outbreaks have subsided. And in Florida, the virus seems to have gone into hiding.Health officials haven't […]
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Johor ramps up Zika screening at two S'pore checkpoints – TODAYonline06/11/2017Outbreak News TodayJohor ramps up Zika screening at two S'pore checkpointsTODAYonlineKUALA LUMPUR — The Johor government has beefed up health screenings at its two main checkpoints to Singapore following reports of two new Zika cases in the Republic. State Health, […]
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Ministry Of Health Developing Zika Communication Guide – Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service06/11/2017Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information ServiceMinistry Of Health Developing Zika Communication GuideGovernment of Jamaica, Jamaica Information ServicePhoto: Contributed Medical Entomologist in the Ministry of Health, Sherine Huntley-Jones (standing left), engages stakeholders at a consultation on the development […]
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Johor entry points screening tightened after Singapore's new Zika cases – The Star Online06/10/2017The Star OnlineJohor entry points screening tightened after Singapore's new Zika casesThe Star OnlineBALIK PULAU: Malaysia has tightened health screenings at all entry points, especially in Johor, following reports of two new cases of the Zika virus […]
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Insecticides and chemicals used to combat Zika linked to reduced motor function in infants06/09/2017WUSF NewsInsecticides and chemicals used to combat Zika linked to reduced motor function in infantsNews-Medical.netA chemical currently being used to ward off mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus and a commonly used insecticide that was threatened with a […]
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Vaginal Bacteria May Affect Herpes and Zika Virus – WebMD06/09/2017Vaginal Bacteria May Affect Herpes and Zika VirusWebMDFRIDAY, June 9, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Vaginal bacteria may affect the sexually transmitted Zika virus and herpes simplex virus-2, possibly helping to protect women from these infections, a new study suggests. "The human […]
Vaginal Bacteria May Affect Herpes and Zika Virus – WebMD
Zika's deadly, mutated avatar is likely to hit India in the future; country needs to be prepared – Firstpost06/07/2017FirstpostZika's deadly, mutated avatar is likely to hit India in the future; country needs to be preparedFirstpostThe viral progenitor of the 2015 zika epidemic that swept large parts of South and North […]
Zika's deadly, mutated avatar is likely to hit India in ...
Zika concerns arise after heavy rainstorms – Sun Sentinel06/08/2017Sun SentinelZika concerns arise after heavy rainstormsSun SentinelRecent heavy rainstorms have renewed Zika fears in South Florida, leading to more mosquito spraying in four Broward cities. The county's mosquito control division will spray portions of Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Sunrise and Lauderhill for […]
Zika concerns arise after heavy rainstorms – Sun Sentinel
Chemicals used to combat Zika, agricultural pests impact motor skills in infants – Medical Xpress06/09/2017Medical XpressChemicals used to combat Zika, agricultural pests impact motor skills in infantsMedical XpressA chemical currently being used to ward off mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus and a commonly used insecticide that was threatened with a […]
Chemicals used to combat Zika, agricultural pests impact motor skills ...
Zika caused serious birth defects in 120 babies in US territories, CDC says – Washington Examiner06/08/2017Washington ExaminerZika caused serious birth defects in 120 babies in US territories, CDC saysWashington ExaminerMore than 120 babies have been born with serious birth defects caused by the Zika virus in U.S. territories, the Centers […]
Zika caused serious birth defects in 120 babies in US ...
New test spots Zika virus in under an hour, raising hopes for a speedier response – (blog)06/07/2017Tampabay.com (blog)New test spots Zika virus in under an hour, raising hopes for a speedier responseTampabay.com (blog)In a development that could significantly quicken the state's reaction to Zika outbreaks, Florida researchers say they have […]
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'Can We Kill Them?': TIEHH Researcher Studying Zika-Transmitting Mosquitoes – MyHighPlains06/06/2017MyHighPlains'Can We Kill Them?': TIEHH Researcher Studying Zika-Transmitting MosquitoesMyHighPlainsLUBBOCK, TX (PRESS RELEASE) – Steve Presley, a professor in The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) at Texas Tech University and director of the Biological Threat Research Lab, says there […]
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New Test Lets UF Scientist and Team Find Zika Faster – Infection Control Today06/07/2017Infection Control TodayNew Test Lets UF Scientist and Team Find Zika FasterInfection Control TodayA University of Florida entomologist is working with other scientists to detect the Zika virus in minutes, rather than days or weeks, allowing for […]
New Test Lets UF Scientist and Team Find Zika Faster ...
Zika virus cases detected in India: Thorough investigation, educating masses is need of the hour – Firstpost06/06/2017FirstpostZika virus cases detected in India: Thorough investigation, educating masses is need of the hourFirstpostThe Zika virus, a public heath emergency that continues to grow, has the potential to cause widespread harm to the […]
Zika virus cases detected in India: Thorough investigation, educating masses ...
Mosquito capable of transmitting Zika virus found across the Ozarks – KY306/06/2017KY3Mosquito capable of transmitting Zika virus found across the OzarksKY3CASSVILLE, Mo. They leave behind an itchy bite, but can also transmit some serious diseases, like West Nile or Zika virus. You likely don't know one kind of mosquito from […]
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New therapeutic methods found for prevention of maternal Zika transmission06/05/2017UPI.comNew therapeutic methods found for prevention of maternal Zika transmissionUPI.comJune 5 (UPI) — Researchers at Washington University have uncovered potential therapies aimed at blocking the transmission of the Zika virus from mother to fetus. The mosquito-borne Zika virus is associated with […]
New therapeutic methods found for prevention of maternal Zika transmission
Dinesh C Sharma – DailyO06/06/2017DailyODinesh C SharmaDailyOFollowing the disclosure by the World Health Organisation (WHO) about first Zika cases in India, the health ministry has issued a statement — its first since the investigation into suspected cases began “during post-monsoon period” in 2016. Even this … Richard Zika Sentencing – Story […]
Dinesh C Sharma – DailyO
Zika virus requires a fetal neural stem cell protein to replicate – Chemical & Engineering News06/05/2017Zika virus requires a fetal neural stem cell protein to replicateChemical & Engineering NewsThe Zika virus outbreak in the Americas has revealed the devastating effects of the pathogen on developing fetal brains. Researchers are still […]
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Maternal-fetal transmission of Zika virus and therapeutic approaches to prevent it – EurekAlert (press release)06/05/2017EurekAlert (press release)Maternal-fetal transmission of Zika virus and therapeutic approaches to prevent itEurekAlert (press release)New Rochelle, NY, June 5, 2017–The devastating effects of Zika virus on the brain of the developing fetus during infection in pregnancy […]
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Aussie Plant Kills 100% of Zika in Cells – Healthcare Packaging06/05/2017Healthcare PackagingAussie Plant Kills 100% of Zika in CellsHealthcare PackagingA June 2ndSBS article finally brought some good news to the topic of Zika, the mosquito-spread virus that results in microcephaly, severe brain malformations, and other birth defects. Researchers in Australia […]
Aussie Plant Kills 100% of Zika in Cells – Healthcare ...
Variation in Aedes aegypti Mosquito Competence for Zika – Medscape06/05/2017Daily PioneerVariation in Aedes aegypti Mosquito Competence for ZikaMedscapeTo test whether Zika virus has adapted for more efficient transmission by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, leading to recent urban outbreaks, we fed mosquitoes from Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and the United States artificial […]
Variation in Aedes aegypti Mosquito Competence for Zika – Medscape
Zika cases in India reveal gaping holes in our healthcare system – Hindustan Times06/04/2017Hindustan TimesZika cases in India reveal gaping holes in our healthcare systemHindustan TimesZika cases in India reveal gaping holes in our healthcare system. A press release by World Health Organisation says that the Zika virus was present […]
Zika cases in India reveal gaping holes in our healthcare ...
India's protocol on Zika followed: Ministry – The Hindu06/02/2017India's protocol on Zika followed: MinistryThe HinduResponding to criticism that it delayed in reporting Zika cases, the Union Health Ministry in a statement said it had handled the cases as per India's existing protocol. It noted that the World Health Organisation (WHO) […]
India's protocol on Zika followed: Ministry – The Hindu
First Rick Scott, now Bill Nelson, zapping White House for Zika help – Pensacola News Journal06/03/2017Pensacola News JournalFirst Rick Scott, now Bill Nelson, zapping White House for Zika helpPensacola News JournalWASHINGTON – A year ago, Florida GOP Gov. Rick Scott chided the Obama administration for not providing the state with […]
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Zika virus and the unimportance of some people – Business Standard (press release) (registration) (blog)06/02/2017Zika virus and the unimportance of some peopleBusiness Standard (press release) (registration) (blog)Mitali Saran Of the Prime Minister's many annoying acronyms, one stands out for being positively the most dishonest: EPI, or “Every Person is Important”. […]
Zika virus and the unimportance of some people – Business ...
Researchers receive federal funding to study consequences of West Nile and Zika virus infections06/03/2017News-Medical.netResearchers receive federal funding to study consequences of West Nile and Zika virus infectionsNews-Medical.netA Georgia State University researcher, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Florida State University, has received a five-year, $7.7 million […]
Researchers receive federal funding to study consequences of West Nile ...
A new Zika threat hovers as summer's mosquitoes get bzzzy – USA TODAY05/25/2017USA TODAYA new Zika threat hovers as summer's mosquitoes get bzzzyUSA TODAYZika, the mosquito-borne virus that triggered public health alarm bells last summer, has receded from the spotlight. But, experts say, expect the virus to pose a renewed […]
A new Zika threat hovers as summer's mosquitoes get bzzzy ...
SLU Making Progress on Zika Vaccine – CBS St. Louis06/02/2017CBS St. LouisSLU Making Progress on Zika VaccineCBS St. LouisLOUIS (KMOX) – With the start of the mosquito season, St. Louis University researchers say they are making progress on their study of a Zika virus vaccine. SLU Care's Dr. Sara George […]
SLU Making Progress on Zika Vaccine – CBS St. Louis
This Week in Zika: Proposed Budget Cuts May Impact Future Zika Response – MedPage Today06/02/2017This Week in Zika: Proposed Budget Cuts May Impact Future Zika ResponseMedPage TodayCuts to the CDC, the Epidemiology & Laboratory Capacity grants, and the Public Health Emergency Preparedness fund will greatly impair the United States' public […]
This Week in Zika: Proposed Budget Cuts May Impact Future ...
New Zika Threat Hovers as Summer's Mosquitoes Get Bzzzzy – Medscape06/01/2017MedscapeNew Zika Threat Hovers as Summer's Mosquitoes Get BzzzzyMedscapeZika, which can cause birth defects if contracted by pregnant women, is primarily transmitted by a mosquito more commonly found in southern areas of the country such as the Gulf Coast. Texas, […]
New Zika Threat Hovers as Summer's Mosquitoes Get Bzzzzy – ...
India Used Questionable Loophole to Hide Its Zika Cases From the WHO – The Wire06/02/2017The WireIndia Used Questionable Loophole to Hide Its Zika Cases From the WHOThe WireThis is the second article in a two-part series on India's Zika cover up. Read part one here. New Delhi: On November 18, […]
India Used Questionable Loophole to Hide Its Zika Cases From ...
Number of confirmed Zika cases on the rise in Wake County – WTVD-TV05/31/2017WTVD-TVNumber of confirmed Zika cases on the rise in Wake CountyWTVD-TVThe number of confirmed Zika cases are rising in Wake County. Health officials say in the last few weeks, three to four people tested positive for the disease. […]
Number of confirmed Zika cases on the rise in Wake ...
Proposed funding cuts may increase Zika threat: Health officials – Business Insurance06/01/2017Business InsuranceProposed funding cuts may increase Zika threat: Health officialsBusiness InsuranceThe budget proposed by President Donald Trump combined with a bill to repeal President Barack Obama's signature health care law could worsen the threat Zika poses to the United […]
Proposed funding cuts may increase Zika threat: Health officials – ...
Viral evolution Zika is on point to increase spread05/30/2017Nature.comViral evolution Zika is on point to increase spreadNature.comZika virus is a flavivirus that is transmitted by Aedes spp. mosquitoes. Phylogenetic studies have revealed that the virus has evolved into two lineages, the African and Asian lineages. In the past, both lineages […]
Viral evolution Zika is on point to increase spread
India Well Prepared To Face Zika Crisis With 30 Labs: Director General, ICMR – Boom Live05/31/2017India Well Prepared To Face Zika Crisis With 30 Labs: Director General, ICMRBoom LiveIndia is well prepared to face the Zika virus crisis, said Soumya Swaminathan, Director General of Indian Council for Medical Research in […]