Centers For Disease Control & Prevention Set New Guidelines To Combat Zika Virus

Medicine & Technology May 09, 2017

Zika caused a dramatic effect among babies, however, a recent guideline helped medical professional to have baseline reading that will help them interpret the virus.

Zika Virus May Produce Abnormalities In Fetus: 1 Out Of 10 Babies With Prenatal Exposure In Danger

May 07, 2017

A recent study has observed that fetus exposed to Zika virus might be responsible for a child born with abnormalities in the brain or any other type of congenital complications.

Zika Outbreak Feared To Have Reached The Texas Border

Apr 24, 2017

The Texas Border, which houses 1.3 million people, are vulnerable to Zika virus because most of their houses don't have sufficient air-conditioning and window screens to protect them from mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are known to carry the virus.

Florida Releases Thousands of Bacteria-Infected Mosquitoes to Wipe Out Viruses

Apr 19, 2017

Florida has released thousands of male mosquitoes on Tuesday to test a new way to eliminate Zika and other viruses in the South Florida.

Zika Can Steer Epilepsy To Affected Babies: Treatment Possible Study Proves

Apr 19, 2017

Zika virus can trigger epilepsy in newborn infants; researchers proved that treatment to prevent attack possible if diagnosed at right time; know more here

Zika Virus Again: Asian Tiger Backyard Mosquito Poses Carrier Threat As Similar Traces Were Found

Apr 17, 2017

Find out about Zika's second possible carrier, Asian tiger mosquitoes here.

Study Shows Effects of Zika Virus In Canadian Travelers

Mar 07, 2017

With the recent findings of a study, Zika virus in Canadian travelers showed that it was usually confirmed to be a case of dengue. However, the symptoms tend to be more severe, here's why.

Zika Virus Spread By More Mosquito Species Aiming North America

Mar 03, 2017

Accordingly, there are 26 additional potential mosquito species than what was previously known. Seven among these mosquito species can be found in the United States.

Zika Virus’ Rapid Spread Affected By Climate Change, Studies Show

Feb 17, 2017

Studies suggests that climate change can be a possible cause of the rapid spread of Zika Virus. What could be the principle and mechanism behind this research claim?

U.S. Lab Repeats Zika Tests Because Of One Mistake

Feb 17, 2017

The laboratory at Washington D.C., United States has to repeat its lab tests for nearly 300 pregnant women because of mistakes

CDC: Pregnant Women Should Avoid Traveling To Zika-Infected Regions

Jan 20, 2016

The Centers for Disease Control has issued a new protocol on Tuesday, asking doctors whose pregnant clients have recently travelled to areas affected with Zika virus to undergo testing for possible infection. They are also warranted to ask for manifestations of certain symptoms.

Hawaii Reports First Case Associating Zika Virus And Birth Defects

Jan 18, 2016

A new-born baby in Hawaii with an unusually small head got infected with Zika virus, according to health officials in the USA. This is the country's first reported case to associate the virus and birth defects.

US Reports Its First Case Of Zika Virus

Jan 12, 2016

United States reports its first case of Zika virus that just returned for a recent trip in Latin America.