Daily Archives: August 19, 2017


Brazil scientists discover Zika virus inhibitor – ReliefWeb08/19/2017Brazil scientists discover Zika virus inhibitorReliefWebScientists from the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ) in Pernambuco discovered a substance that can block Zika virus. However, years of study are still necessary before the 6-methylmercaptopurine riboside (6MMPr) can be turned into a medicine and be … Zika […]

Brazil scientists discover Zika virus inhibitor – ReliefWeb



Zika Transmission Through Kissing Unlikely – American Council on Science and Health08/16/2017American Council on Science and HealthZika Transmission Through Kissing UnlikelyAmerican Council on Science and HealthOver 1.5 million people have been infected with the Zika virus in the past two years and more than 2,200 babies born with Zika-related microcephaly. […]

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Zika virus exposure detected in patients presenting with new neuroinflammatory conditions – 2 Minute Medicine08/19/20172 Minute MedicineZika virus exposure detected in patients presenting with new neuroinflammatory conditions2 Minute MedicineIn this prospective cohort study from Brazil, most patients admitted with new parainfectious/neuroinflammatory conditions including Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), meningoencephalitis, or transverse myelitis […]

Zika virus exposure detected in patients presenting with new neuroinflammatory ...