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Zika virus infection intensified due to dengue antibodies presence, preliminary research suggests

Zika virus infection intensified due to dengue antibodies presence, according to preliminary research. There are four serotypes (strains) of dengue virus, and infection with one of the serotypes generally leads to a self-resolving disease. To answer the question of whether dengue virus could impact Zika virus, the researchers used two broadly neutralizing anti-dengue virus monoclonal ...click here to read more

Zika virus, dengue, and malaria risk reduced after genetically modified mosquitoes released in affected areas, studies show

Zika virus, dengue, and malaria risk is reduced once genetically modified mosquitoes are released in affected areas. The World Health Organization (WHO) gave a statement on deploying genetically modified mosquitoes stating, “Given the magnitude of the Zika crisis, WHO encourages affected countries and their partners to boost the use of both old and new approaches ...click here to read more