Zika virus
Brazil says Zika-linked microcephaly cases stable at 4,908
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April 27, 2016
Brazil says Zika-linked microcephaly cases stable at 4,908
The number of confirmed and suspected cases of microcephaly in Brazil associated with the Zika virus remained stable at 4,908…
Brazilian scientists find new Zika-linked brain disorder in adults
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April 14, 2016
Brazilian scientists find new Zika-linked brain disorder in adults
Scientists in Brazil have uncovered a new brain disorder associated with Zika infections in adults: an autoimmune syndrome called acute…
First 3-D image of Zika virus could speed vaccine hunt
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April 1, 2016
First 3-D image of Zika virus could speed vaccine hunt
US researchers announced on Thursday the first three-dimensional map of the Zika virus, an advance that some hope will speed…
Genetic study tracks start of Zika’s invasion of Americas back to 2013
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March 25, 2016
Genetic study tracks start of Zika’s invasion of Americas back to 2013
The Zika virus currently sweeping through the Americas looks to have hitched a ride on a plane into Brazil in…
New range of serious fetal abnormalities linked to Zika: study
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March 5, 2016
New range of serious fetal abnormalities linked to Zika: study
Fetuses in 29 percent of pregnant women with Zika virus infection were found to have a range of severe abnormalities,…
Can scientists prove Zika virus is causing birth defects?
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February 22, 2016
Can scientists prove Zika virus is causing birth defects?
Scientists suspect an outbreak of the Zika virus is behind a surge in a rare birth defect in Brazil. But…
Experts question assumption that Zika sickens just 1 out of 5
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February 19, 2016
Experts question assumption that Zika sickens just 1 out of 5
Since the beginning of the Zika outbreak in Brazil that is now spreading rapidly in the Americas, public health authorities…
WHO seeks $56 million for Zika; Brazil microcephaly cases rise
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February 18, 2016
WHO seeks $56 million for Zika; Brazil microcephaly cases rise
The World Health Organization (WHO) called on Wednesday for US$56 million to combat the Zika virus, a disease that has…
More than 5,000 pregnant women in Colombia have Zika virus: government
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February 14, 2016
More than 5,000 pregnant women in Colombia have Zika virus: government
More than 5,000 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the country's national health institute said on…
Burwell says no Zika virus cases passed by mosquitoes in continental U.S.
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February 11, 2016
Burwell says no Zika virus cases passed by mosquitoes in continental U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell said on Wednesday that no cases of the Zika virus…