Zika virus update: Zika virus vaccines, zika virus prevention, Lyme disease
The zika virus outbreak has been covered extensively in mainstream news as of late, and for good reason. This mosquito-borne disease can cause a slew of...
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Why is Brazil affected by Zika virus?
It may seem quite random that of all countries in the world Zika virus outbreak is taking place in Brazil. Why Brazil? And why now? These...
Zika virus outbreak 2016: Faster urine test and portable saliva test to detect Zika virus
A Zika virus urine test and portable saliva test have been found to be highly effective in diagnosing patients quickly. The urine test proved to be...
Zika virus outbreak 2016: 1.65 million childbearing women could become infected by Zika virus
An estimated 1.65 million childbearing women could become infected with Zika virus, according to the latest research. The researchers in the U.S. and the U.K. found...
Possible local transmission of Zika virus in Florida
Researchers are investigating a possible local transmission of Zika virus in Florida. If confirmed, this would be the first locally transmitted case of Zika virus in...
Zika virus 2016 update: Scientists identify Zika virus antibodies, findings may aid in drug and vaccine development
Scientists have identified Zika virus antibodies which may aid in drug and vaccine development. The experiments on mice helped spot six Zika virus antibodies, four of...