Zika Diagnosis Confirmed by Placental Sample Testing – Medscape06/22/2017MedscapeZika Diagnosis Confirmed by Placental Sample TestingMedscapeTesting for Zika virus RNA in placental tissue can confirm Zika infection when the mother's blood tests are inconclusive, according to a study published online today in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. "Given the complexity […]
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Tissue Testing Can Spot Zika at Birth: CDC – Bloomington Pantagraph06/23/2017Bloomington PantagraphTissue Testing Can Spot Zika at Birth: CDCBloomington PantagraphTHURSDAY, June 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to the Zika virus in pregnancy can wreak havoc on babies, but diagnosing the infection before birth remains a challenge. Now, there's some […]
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A Clinic Mix-Up Leaves Pregnant Woman In Dark About Zika Risk – Gilmer Mirror06/22/2017A Clinic Mix-Up Leaves Pregnant Woman In Dark About Zika RiskGilmer MirrorHospital officials in Washington state have apologized after failing for months to inform a pregnant woman she was likely infected with the Zika virus that can […]
A Clinic Mix-Up Leaves Pregnant Woman In Dark About Zika ...
Tissue Testing Can Spot Zika at Birth: CDC – U.S. News & World Report06/22/2017Tissue Testing Can Spot Zika at Birth: CDCU.S. News & World ReportTHURSDAY, June 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to the Zika virus in pregnancy can wreak havoc on babies, but diagnosing the infection before birth remains […]
Tissue Testing Can Spot Zika at Birth: CDC – U.S. ...
The Buzz About the Zika Virus – CALIFORNIA06/21/2017The Buzz About the Zika VirusCALIFORNIAFor another, wrote the authors, “Zika is, and will continue to be, a disease of the urban poor.” In urban slums particularly, crowding combined with poor water and sanitation infrastructure “offer ample opportunities for mosquitoes to breed and […]
The Buzz About the Zika Virus – CALIFORNIA
Puerto Rico declares Zika epidemic over – CGTN America (blog)06/22/2017CGTN America (blog)Puerto Rico declares Zika epidemic overCGTN America (blog)Last year, the U.S. territory was the epicenter of North American Zika infections, with the local government reporting more than 40,000 confirmed cases. Now, the island is looking forward to a new […]
Puerto Rico declares Zika epidemic over – CGTN America (blog)
Two new Zika cases at Kensington Park Drive – The Straits Times06/21/2017Channel NewsAsiaTwo new Zika cases at Kensington Park DriveThe Straits TimesBut it will now begin outreach efforts in the neighbourhood with grassroots volunteers. These efforts include the distribution of Zika information leaflets and insect repellent to households in order […]
Two new Zika cases at Kensington Park Drive – The ...
Zika in America: One mother's saga – INFORUM06/20/2017INFORUMZika in America: One mother's sagaINFORUMShe'd seen the terrifying photos on the internet — infants in Brazil and in Puerto Rico whose skulls were misshapen, even collapsed, ravaged by the Zika virus that has engulfed Latin America. Days earlier, U.S. doctors had told […]
Zika in America: One mother's saga – INFORUM
Local Zika vaccine researcher shares what you should know about mosquito-borne illnesses – St. Louis Public Radio06/20/2017St. Louis Public RadioLocal Zika vaccine researcher shares what you should know about mosquito-borne illnessesSt. Louis Public RadioFacts and fiction continue to swirl about mosquito-borne illnesses like the Zika and West Nile viruses. On […]
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Zika researcher to co-lead NIH center project on viruses, brain development – Florida State News06/14/2017Florida State NewsZika researcher to co-lead NIH center project on viruses, brain developmentFlorida State NewsA Florida State University scientist pioneering research to fight Zika and West Nile virus is part of a multimillion project to investigate […]
Zika researcher to co-lead NIH center project on viruses, brain ...
Long Beach: Zika Virus Mosquitoes Found in California City for First Time – Newsweek06/20/2017NewsweekLong Beach: Zika Virus Mosquitoes Found in California City for First TimeNewsweekCalifornia officials have warned Long Beach residents that they have detected mosquitoes that can carry the Zika virus in the city for the first time ever. […]
Long Beach: Zika Virus Mosquitoes Found in California City for ...
At least 29 pregnant women in Lancaster County infected by or exposed to Zika – LancasterOnline06/19/2017MedscapeAt least 29 pregnant women in Lancaster County infected by or exposed to ZikaLancasterOnlineThat's unclear, because the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do not release state- or […]
At least 29 pregnant women in Lancaster County infected by ...
Can Zika infection attack the brains of newborns? Scientists head to field for answers – STAT06/19/2017STATCan Zika infection attack the brains of newborns? Scientists head to field for answersSTAT“We are enrolling infants in the first three months of life and their mothers … to really try to understand what happens […]
Can Zika infection attack the brains of newborns? Scientists head ...
The Emerging Zika Virus Threat: A Guide for Dermatologists – Medscape06/19/2017MedscapeThe Emerging Zika Virus Threat: A Guide for DermatologistsMedscapeWe provide a guide for dermatologists to follow if they encounter patients with a rash and clinical history suspicious of Zika virus infection, including diagnostic testing and management options. We also provide […]
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Zika informational meeting set tomorrow – Uvalde Leader-News06/18/2017Zika informational meeting set tomorrowUvalde Leader-NewsCommunity health workers and health educators are invited to attend a Zika informational meeting titled “fight the bite,” which is set tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the Dry Frio Room at the Uvalde County Stardust Pavilion at the […]
Zika informational meeting set tomorrow – Uvalde Leader-News
As Zika spreads, questions for India – The Hindu06/17/2017The HinduAs Zika spreads, questions for IndiaThe HinduMany years after the thalidomide disaster, the Zika virus has the potential to cause a similar public health tragedy. Like Brazil, where hundreds of babies were born with microcephaly, a similar catastrophic epidemic is a […]
As Zika spreads, questions for India – The Hindu
Korea confirms another Zika virus patient – The Korea Herald06/17/2017The Korea HeraldKorea confirms another Zika virus patientThe Korea HeraldSouth Korean health authorities said Sunday it confirmed another case of the Zika virus found in a woman who traveled to Thailand. It has raised the official number of infected patients in […]
Korea confirms another Zika virus patient – The Korea Herald
Houston's Number of Confirmed Zika Cases Doubled This Week – Houston Press06/16/2017Houston PressHouston's Number of Confirmed Zika Cases Doubled This WeekHouston PressOn Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that six pregnant women in Harris County have tested positive for the mosquito-borne illness, bringing the definitive year-to-date number […]
Houston's Number of Confirmed Zika Cases Doubled This Week – ...
Lawmakers in hard-hit Florida want public hearing in Sanofi Zika vaccine scuffle – FiercePharma06/15/2017FiercePharmaLawmakers in hard-hit Florida want public hearing in Sanofi Zika vaccine scuffleFiercePharmaHaving seen Zika's devastating effects reach Florida residents, a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the state is urging the Army to pump the brakes on its […]
Lawmakers in hard-hit Florida want public hearing in Sanofi Zika ...
6 pregnant women test positive for Zika virus in Harris County – KPRC Houston06/15/2017KPRC Houston6 pregnant women test positive for Zika virus in Harris CountyKPRC HoustonHARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Six women have tested positive for the Zika virus in Harris County this year, according to a report from Legacy Community […]
6 pregnant women test positive for Zika virus in Harris ...
Doctors: Be mindful of Zika risks when traveling – Story | WNYW – Fox5NY06/15/2017Fox5NYDoctors: Be mindful of Zika risks when traveling – Story | WNYWFox5NYThe outbreak of the Zika virus a few years ago caused panic worldwide, especially for expecting families because of the discovery that it could cause birth …and […]
Doctors: Be mindful of Zika risks when traveling – Story ...
No New Reported Cases Of Zika In The Territory Week – VI Consortium (press release)06/15/2017VI Consortium (press release)No New Reported Cases Of Zika In The Territory WeekVI Consortium (press release)In May, D.O.H. made known that a child in the territory was born with the Zika-related birth defect microcephaly — the […]
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Bipartisan Group Of US Lawmakers Request Army Hold Public Hearings On Zika Vaccine Licensing – Kaiser Family Foundation06/15/2017Bipartisan Group Of US Lawmakers Request Army Hold Public Hearings On Zika Vaccine LicensingKaiser Family Foundation“A bipartisan group of members of Congress from Florida has asked the acting secretary of the U.S. Army […]
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Baltimore gears up to battle Zika | WBFF – Fox Baltimore06/14/2017Fox BaltimoreBaltimore gears up to battle Zika | WBFFFox BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WBFF) – Baltimore city council members have an update now on what the city is doing to help prevent the spread of Zika, the mosquito-borne …and more » New test for Zika […]
Baltimore gears up to battle Zika | WBFF – Fox ...
How this mother keeps hope alive after Zika virus – PBS NewsHour06/14/2017PBS NewsHourHow this mother keeps hope alive after Zika virusPBS NewsHourMaria Rios, 20, holds her daughter Aryanna Guadalupe Sanchez-Rios, who was born with microcephaly, on May 3, 2017. Maria, a U.S. citizen, was infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus […]
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Is Zika a potential threat to India? – The Hans India06/13/2017The Hans IndiaIs Zika a potential threat to India?The Hans IndiaWhere has Zika virus spread so far? The first human outbreak of Zika infection occurred in 2007 in Yap Island, Micronesia, followed by French Polynesia in October 2013, New Caledonia […]
Is Zika a potential threat to India? – The Hans ...
Vaginal bacteria inhibit herpes and Zika transmission – Health2406/14/2017Vaginal bacteria inhibit herpes and Zika transmissionHealth24The disruption of the vaginal microbiota may cause conditions like bacterial vaginosis. Vaginal bacteria that are important for a healthy vaginal system may have added benefits of inhibiting the sexually transmitted Zika virus and herpes simplex […]
Vaginal bacteria inhibit herpes and Zika transmission – Health24
Chemicals used to combat Zika, agricultural pests impact motor skills in infants – Science Daily06/12/2017Chemicals used to combat Zika, agricultural pests impact motor skills in infantsScience DailyA chemical currently being used to ward off mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus and a commonly used insecticide that was threatened with a ban […]
Chemicals used to combat Zika, agricultural pests impact motor skills ...
Zika viral load not necessarily linked to pregnancy problems, fetal abnormalities06/13/2017News-Medical.netZika viral load not necessarily linked to pregnancy problems, fetal abnormalitiesNews-Medical.netUCLA-led researchers have found that Zika viral load and the degree of Zika symptoms during pregnancy were not necessarily associated with problems during pregnancy or fetal abnormalities at birth. They […]
Zika viral load not necessarily linked to pregnancy problems, fetal ...
Singapore confirms two new Zika virus cases – Reuters06/09/2017ReutersSingapore confirms two new Zika virus casesReutersSINGAPORE Singapore on Friday confirmed two cases of locally transmitted infections of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, bringing the total number of reported cases in the city-state this year to eight. The viral disease carried by mosquitoes […]
Singapore confirms two new Zika virus cases – Reuters
Butler County gets money to stop Zika, other diseases – Hamilton Journal News06/12/2017Hamilton Journal NewsButler County gets money to stop Zika, other diseasesHamilton Journal NewsNo confirmed cases of the Zika virus acquired locally have been reported so far this year in Butler County. However, Butler County had five cases of […]
Butler County gets money to stop Zika, other diseases – ...
Zika virus: Doctors told to be alert when examining patients with fever – Malay Mail Online06/12/2017Malay Mail OnlineZika virus: Doctors told to be alert when examining patients with feverMalay Mail OnlinePicture by Yusof Mat IsaSEGAMAT, June 13 ? Doctors in the country should be more observant when attending to patients […]
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Is Zika Still A Problem In Florida And The Caribbean? – NPR06/12/2017Is Zika Still A Problem In Florida And The Caribbean?NPRIn Brazil, cases are down by 95 percent from last year. Across the Caribbean, outbreaks have subsided. And in Florida, the virus seems to have gone into hiding.Health officials haven't […]
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Johor ramps up Zika screening at two S'pore checkpoints – TODAYonline06/11/2017Outbreak News TodayJohor ramps up Zika screening at two S'pore checkpointsTODAYonlineKUALA LUMPUR — The Johor government has beefed up health screenings at its two main checkpoints to Singapore following reports of two new Zika cases in the Republic. State Health, […]
Johor ramps up Zika screening at two S'pore checkpoints – ...
Ministry Of Health Developing Zika Communication Guide – Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service06/11/2017Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information ServiceMinistry Of Health Developing Zika Communication GuideGovernment of Jamaica, Jamaica Information ServicePhoto: Contributed Medical Entomologist in the Ministry of Health, Sherine Huntley-Jones (standing left), engages stakeholders at a consultation on the development […]
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Johor entry points screening tightened after Singapore's new Zika cases – The Star Online06/10/2017The Star OnlineJohor entry points screening tightened after Singapore's new Zika casesThe Star OnlineBALIK PULAU: Malaysia has tightened health screenings at all entry points, especially in Johor, following reports of two new cases of the Zika virus […]
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Insecticides and chemicals used to combat Zika linked to reduced motor function in infants06/09/2017WUSF NewsInsecticides and chemicals used to combat Zika linked to reduced motor function in infantsNews-Medical.netA chemical currently being used to ward off mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus and a commonly used insecticide that was threatened with a […]
Insecticides and chemicals used to combat Zika linked to reduced ...
Vaginal Bacteria May Affect Herpes and Zika Virus – WebMD06/09/2017Vaginal Bacteria May Affect Herpes and Zika VirusWebMDFRIDAY, June 9, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Vaginal bacteria may affect the sexually transmitted Zika virus and herpes simplex virus-2, possibly helping to protect women from these infections, a new study suggests. "The human […]
Vaginal Bacteria May Affect Herpes and Zika Virus – WebMD
Zika's deadly, mutated avatar is likely to hit India in the future; country needs to be prepared – Firstpost06/07/2017FirstpostZika's deadly, mutated avatar is likely to hit India in the future; country needs to be preparedFirstpostThe viral progenitor of the 2015 zika epidemic that swept large parts of South and North […]
Zika's deadly, mutated avatar is likely to hit India in ...
Zika concerns arise after heavy rainstorms – Sun Sentinel06/08/2017Sun SentinelZika concerns arise after heavy rainstormsSun SentinelRecent heavy rainstorms have renewed Zika fears in South Florida, leading to more mosquito spraying in four Broward cities. The county's mosquito control division will spray portions of Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Sunrise and Lauderhill for […]
Zika concerns arise after heavy rainstorms – Sun Sentinel
Chemicals used to combat Zika, agricultural pests impact motor skills in infants – Medical Xpress06/09/2017Medical XpressChemicals used to combat Zika, agricultural pests impact motor skills in infantsMedical XpressA chemical currently being used to ward off mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus and a commonly used insecticide that was threatened with a […]
Chemicals used to combat Zika, agricultural pests impact motor skills ...
Zika caused serious birth defects in 120 babies in US territories, CDC says – Washington Examiner06/08/2017Washington ExaminerZika caused serious birth defects in 120 babies in US territories, CDC saysWashington ExaminerMore than 120 babies have been born with serious birth defects caused by the Zika virus in U.S. territories, the Centers […]
Zika caused serious birth defects in 120 babies in US ...
New test spots Zika virus in under an hour, raising hopes for a speedier response – (blog)06/07/2017Tampabay.com (blog)New test spots Zika virus in under an hour, raising hopes for a speedier responseTampabay.com (blog)In a development that could significantly quicken the state's reaction to Zika outbreaks, Florida researchers say they have […]
New test spots Zika virus in under an hour, raising ...
'Can We Kill Them?': TIEHH Researcher Studying Zika-Transmitting Mosquitoes – MyHighPlains06/06/2017MyHighPlains'Can We Kill Them?': TIEHH Researcher Studying Zika-Transmitting MosquitoesMyHighPlainsLUBBOCK, TX (PRESS RELEASE) – Steve Presley, a professor in The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) at Texas Tech University and director of the Biological Threat Research Lab, says there […]
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New Test Lets UF Scientist and Team Find Zika Faster – Infection Control Today06/07/2017Infection Control TodayNew Test Lets UF Scientist and Team Find Zika FasterInfection Control TodayA University of Florida entomologist is working with other scientists to detect the Zika virus in minutes, rather than days or weeks, allowing for […]
New Test Lets UF Scientist and Team Find Zika Faster ...
Zika virus cases detected in India: Thorough investigation, educating masses is need of the hour – Firstpost06/06/2017FirstpostZika virus cases detected in India: Thorough investigation, educating masses is need of the hourFirstpostThe Zika virus, a public heath emergency that continues to grow, has the potential to cause widespread harm to the […]
Zika virus cases detected in India: Thorough investigation, educating masses ...
Mosquito capable of transmitting Zika virus found across the Ozarks – KY306/06/2017KY3Mosquito capable of transmitting Zika virus found across the OzarksKY3CASSVILLE, Mo. They leave behind an itchy bite, but can also transmit some serious diseases, like West Nile or Zika virus. You likely don't know one kind of mosquito from […]
Mosquito capable of transmitting Zika virus found across the Ozarks ...
New therapeutic methods found for prevention of maternal Zika transmission06/05/2017UPI.comNew therapeutic methods found for prevention of maternal Zika transmissionUPI.comJune 5 (UPI) — Researchers at Washington University have uncovered potential therapies aimed at blocking the transmission of the Zika virus from mother to fetus. The mosquito-borne Zika virus is associated with […]
New therapeutic methods found for prevention of maternal Zika transmission
Dinesh C Sharma – DailyO06/06/2017DailyODinesh C SharmaDailyOFollowing the disclosure by the World Health Organisation (WHO) about first Zika cases in India, the health ministry has issued a statement — its first since the investigation into suspected cases began “during post-monsoon period” in 2016. Even this … Richard Zika Sentencing – Story […]
Dinesh C Sharma – DailyO
Zika virus requires a fetal neural stem cell protein to replicate – Chemical & Engineering News06/05/2017Zika virus requires a fetal neural stem cell protein to replicateChemical & Engineering NewsThe Zika virus outbreak in the Americas has revealed the devastating effects of the pathogen on developing fetal brains. Researchers are still […]
Zika virus requires a fetal neural stem cell protein to ...
Maternal-fetal transmission of Zika virus and therapeutic approaches to prevent it – EurekAlert (press release)06/05/2017EurekAlert (press release)Maternal-fetal transmission of Zika virus and therapeutic approaches to prevent itEurekAlert (press release)New Rochelle, NY, June 5, 2017–The devastating effects of Zika virus on the brain of the developing fetus during infection in pregnancy […]
Maternal-fetal transmission of Zika virus and therapeutic approaches to prevent ...
Aussie Plant Kills 100% of Zika in Cells – Healthcare Packaging06/05/2017Healthcare PackagingAussie Plant Kills 100% of Zika in CellsHealthcare PackagingA June 2ndSBS article finally brought some good news to the topic of Zika, the mosquito-spread virus that results in microcephaly, severe brain malformations, and other birth defects. Researchers in Australia […]
Aussie Plant Kills 100% of Zika in Cells – Healthcare ...
Variation in Aedes aegypti Mosquito Competence for Zika – Medscape06/05/2017Daily PioneerVariation in Aedes aegypti Mosquito Competence for ZikaMedscapeTo test whether Zika virus has adapted for more efficient transmission by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, leading to recent urban outbreaks, we fed mosquitoes from Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and the United States artificial […]
Variation in Aedes aegypti Mosquito Competence for Zika – Medscape
Zika cases in India reveal gaping holes in our healthcare system – Hindustan Times06/04/2017Hindustan TimesZika cases in India reveal gaping holes in our healthcare systemHindustan TimesZika cases in India reveal gaping holes in our healthcare system. A press release by World Health Organisation says that the Zika virus was present […]
Zika cases in India reveal gaping holes in our healthcare ...
India's protocol on Zika followed: Ministry – The Hindu06/02/2017India's protocol on Zika followed: MinistryThe HinduResponding to criticism that it delayed in reporting Zika cases, the Union Health Ministry in a statement said it had handled the cases as per India's existing protocol. It noted that the World Health Organisation (WHO) […]
India's protocol on Zika followed: Ministry – The Hindu
First Rick Scott, now Bill Nelson, zapping White House for Zika help – Pensacola News Journal06/03/2017Pensacola News JournalFirst Rick Scott, now Bill Nelson, zapping White House for Zika helpPensacola News JournalWASHINGTON – A year ago, Florida GOP Gov. Rick Scott chided the Obama administration for not providing the state with […]
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Zika virus and the unimportance of some people – Business Standard (press release) (registration) (blog)06/02/2017Zika virus and the unimportance of some peopleBusiness Standard (press release) (registration) (blog)Mitali Saran Of the Prime Minister's many annoying acronyms, one stands out for being positively the most dishonest: EPI, or “Every Person is Important”. […]
Zika virus and the unimportance of some people – Business ...
Researchers receive federal funding to study consequences of West Nile and Zika virus infections06/03/2017News-Medical.netResearchers receive federal funding to study consequences of West Nile and Zika virus infectionsNews-Medical.netA Georgia State University researcher, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Florida State University, has received a five-year, $7.7 million […]
Researchers receive federal funding to study consequences of West Nile ...
A new Zika threat hovers as summer's mosquitoes get bzzzy – USA TODAY05/25/2017USA TODAYA new Zika threat hovers as summer's mosquitoes get bzzzyUSA TODAYZika, the mosquito-borne virus that triggered public health alarm bells last summer, has receded from the spotlight. But, experts say, expect the virus to pose a renewed […]
A new Zika threat hovers as summer's mosquitoes get bzzzy ...
SLU Making Progress on Zika Vaccine – CBS St. Louis06/02/2017CBS St. LouisSLU Making Progress on Zika VaccineCBS St. LouisLOUIS (KMOX) – With the start of the mosquito season, St. Louis University researchers say they are making progress on their study of a Zika virus vaccine. SLU Care's Dr. Sara George […]
SLU Making Progress on Zika Vaccine – CBS St. Louis
This Week in Zika: Proposed Budget Cuts May Impact Future Zika Response – MedPage Today06/02/2017This Week in Zika: Proposed Budget Cuts May Impact Future Zika ResponseMedPage TodayCuts to the CDC, the Epidemiology & Laboratory Capacity grants, and the Public Health Emergency Preparedness fund will greatly impair the United States' public […]
This Week in Zika: Proposed Budget Cuts May Impact Future ...
New Zika Threat Hovers as Summer's Mosquitoes Get Bzzzzy – Medscape06/01/2017MedscapeNew Zika Threat Hovers as Summer's Mosquitoes Get BzzzzyMedscapeZika, which can cause birth defects if contracted by pregnant women, is primarily transmitted by a mosquito more commonly found in southern areas of the country such as the Gulf Coast. Texas, […]
New Zika Threat Hovers as Summer's Mosquitoes Get Bzzzzy – ...
India Used Questionable Loophole to Hide Its Zika Cases From the WHO – The Wire06/02/2017The WireIndia Used Questionable Loophole to Hide Its Zika Cases From the WHOThe WireThis is the second article in a two-part series on India's Zika cover up. Read part one here. New Delhi: On November 18, […]
India Used Questionable Loophole to Hide Its Zika Cases From ...
Number of confirmed Zika cases on the rise in Wake County – WTVD-TV05/31/2017WTVD-TVNumber of confirmed Zika cases on the rise in Wake CountyWTVD-TVThe number of confirmed Zika cases are rising in Wake County. Health officials say in the last few weeks, three to four people tested positive for the disease. […]
Number of confirmed Zika cases on the rise in Wake ...
Proposed funding cuts may increase Zika threat: Health officials – Business Insurance06/01/2017Business InsuranceProposed funding cuts may increase Zika threat: Health officialsBusiness InsuranceThe budget proposed by President Donald Trump combined with a bill to repeal President Barack Obama's signature health care law could worsen the threat Zika poses to the United […]
Proposed funding cuts may increase Zika threat: Health officials – ...
Viral evolution Zika is on point to increase spread05/30/2017Nature.comViral evolution Zika is on point to increase spreadNature.comZika virus is a flavivirus that is transmitted by Aedes spp. mosquitoes. Phylogenetic studies have revealed that the virus has evolved into two lineages, the African and Asian lineages. In the past, both lineages […]
Viral evolution Zika is on point to increase spread
India Well Prepared To Face Zika Crisis With 30 Labs: Director General, ICMR – Boom Live05/31/2017India Well Prepared To Face Zika Crisis With 30 Labs: Director General, ICMRBoom LiveIndia is well prepared to face the Zika virus crisis, said Soumya Swaminathan, Director General of Indian Council for Medical Research in […]
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Screening for Zika suspects at airport – Times of India05/31/2017Screening for Zika suspects at airportTimes of India"Each team will have a doctor, paramedic, lab technician, ward boy and staff nurse. The three teams will work in shifts at the airport. The purpose is that if any person carrying the infection […]
Screening for Zika suspects at airport – Times of India
CSU works with CDC to help public health labs detect Zika virus – Source05/30/2017SourceCSU works with CDC to help public health labs detect Zika virusSourceSince the Zika virus was first reported in Florida and Texas, Colorado State University has been researching the virus and working to help improve how states […]
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New gene sequencing study has unleashed the spread of Zika virus – BSI bureau (press release)05/31/2017BSI bureau (press release)New gene sequencing study has unleashed the spread of Zika virusBSI bureau (press release)The research led by the Universities of Birmingham and Oxford in partnership with FioCruz Bahia, the University of Sao […]
New gene sequencing study has unleashed the spread of Zika ...
Karnataka govt screening passengers from Zika-hit countries – The New Indian Express05/30/2017Karnataka govt screening passengers from Zika-hit countriesThe New Indian ExpressBENGALURU: The Health Department screened around 2,651 passengers for Zika virus from February 6 to May 27 at the Kempegowda International Airport and Mangaluru and Karwar ports, data from district […]
Karnataka govt screening passengers from Zika-hit countries – The New ...
Sandia Labs Reportedly Creates Mobile App to Test for Zika – U.S. News & World Report05/30/2017Sandia Labs Reportedly Creates Mobile App to Test for ZikaU.S. News & World ReportSandia Labs Reportedly Creates Mobile App to Test for Zika. Scientists and researchers at the federal government's largest national laboratory have developed […]
Sandia Labs Reportedly Creates Mobile App to Test for Zika ...
Did India hide its first cases of Zika virus? – BBC News05/30/2017BBC NewsDid India hide its first cases of Zika virus?BBC NewsEven before the first official case of the Zika virus was registered in Nigeria, researchers concluded in a paper published in 1953 that "significant numbers" of people had been […]
Did India hide its first cases of Zika virus? – ...
Grifols provides Procleix Zika Virus Assay to screen blood donations in countries that accept products with CE marking05/29/2017Grifols provides Procleix Zika Virus Assay to screen blood donations in countries that accept products with CE markingNews-Medical.netGrifols, one of the world's leading producers of plasma-derived medicines, now provides European countries accepting products […]
Grifols provides Procleix Zika Virus Assay to screen blood donations ...
India reports its first 3 cases of the Zika virus – The Spokesman-Review05/28/2017The Spokesman-ReviewIndia reports its first 3 cases of the Zika virusThe Spokesman-ReviewIn this Jan. 27, 2016, file photo, an Aedes aegypti mosquito known to carry the Zika virus, is photographed through a microscope at the Fiocruz institute in […]
India reports its first 3 cases of the Zika virus ...
India just reported its first cases of Zika – Business Insider05/27/2017Business InsiderIndia just reported its first cases of ZikaBusiness InsiderNEW DELHI (Reuters) – India has reported cases of the Zika virus, the World Health Organization said, adding that efforts should be made to strengthen surveillance. The WHO said that on […]
India just reported its first cases of Zika – Business ...
WHO report confirms India's first Zika virus case in Ahmedabad – Hindu Business Line05/27/2017Hindu Business LineWHO report confirms India's first Zika virus case in AhmedabadHindu Business LineA model of a mosquito exhibited at the Health Ministry in the Peruvian capital Lima as part of a campaign to raise awareness on […]
WHO report confirms India's first Zika virus case in Ahmedabad ...
NYC urges pregnant women to avoid Zika-affected areas05/25/2017NYC urges pregnant women to avoid Zika-affected areasNewsOK.comNEW YORK (AP) — New York City health officials are launching a campaign to urge women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant to avoid travel to countries with the Zika virus, many of which […]
NYC urges pregnant women to avoid Zika-affected areas
These three companies are working to fix the remaining concerns over Zika – Born2Invest05/26/2017Born2InvestThese three companies are working to fix the remaining concerns over ZikaBorn2InvestThis concern translates to an opportunity for a company that can bring a Zika vaccine to market and a number of companies are working towards doing […]
These three companies are working to fix the remaining concerns ...
Situation summary in the Americas – ReliefWeb05/26/2017ReliefWebSituation summary in the AmericasReliefWebTo date, 48 countries and territories in the Americas have confirmed autochthonous, vector-borne transmission of Zika virus disease, while five countries have reported sexually transmitted Zika cases. Since epidemiological week (EW) 44 of 2016, … Genomes chart Zika's spread in the […]
Situation summary in the Americas – ReliefWeb
Learn about Zika at free program – The West Milford Messenger05/25/2017The West Milford MessengerLearn about Zika at free programThe West Milford MessengerThe presentation by Renata Meyer-Pflug, the Zika health educator for the Partnership, will include information on how this virus is affecting us and ways to prevent our community from […]
Learn about Zika at free program – The West Milford ...
FGCU Virologists Shed New Light on How Zika Entered Country – Gulfshore Life05/25/2017FGCU Virologists Shed New Light on How Zika Entered CountryGulfshore LifeThe Zika outbreak in South Florida last year has been linked back to at least four separate cases, and possibly dozens more, that originated from Caribbean islands, according […]
FGCU Virologists Shed New Light on How Zika Entered Country ...
NYC Urges Pregnant Women to Avoid Zika-Affected Areas – U.S. News & World Report05/25/2017NYC Urges Pregnant Women to Avoid Zika-Affected AreasU.S. News & World ReportNYC Urges Pregnant Women to Avoid Zika-Affected Areas. New York City health officials are launching a campaign to urge women who are pregnant or trying to […]
NYC Urges Pregnant Women to Avoid Zika-Affected Areas – U.S. ...
Six More Pregnant Women Test Positive For Zika Virus In DOH's Latest Surveillance Report – VI Consortium (press release)05/24/2017VI Consortium (press release)Six More Pregnant Women Test Positive For Zika Virus In DOH's Latest Surveillance ReportVI Consortium (press release)While the Department of Health's latest surveillance report shows an increase of six […]
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Canton-Potsdam Hospital to host free Zika information night05/25/2017Canton-Potsdam Hospital to host free Zika information nightWatertownDailyTimes.comPOTSDAM — Canton-Potsdam Hospital will host a talk on the Zika virus, presented by the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department, in early June. The discussion, held in conjunction with the St. Lawrence County Chapter of […]
Canton-Potsdam Hospital to host free Zika information night
Minibus tour across Brazil maps Zika virus – Oxford Mail05/24/2017Minibus tour across Brazil maps Zika virusOxford MailA MONTH-LONG tour of Brazil in a minibus has led to Oxford University researchers mapping the spread of the Zika virus for the first time. Scientists from the university's Department of Zoology have been […]
Minibus tour across Brazil maps Zika virus – Oxford Mail
GAO: Agencies Unprepared for Zika Outbreak – MedPage Today05/23/2017MedPage TodayGAO: Agencies Unprepared for Zika OutbreakMedPage TodayWASHINGTON — Symptomatic of their recent responses to infectious disease outbreaks, federal agencies acted with "a reactive" approach yielding mixed success handling the Zika outbreak. So says a report released by the Government Accountability Office … […]
GAO: Agencies Unprepared for Zika Outbreak – MedPage Today
City to announce plan to stop the spread of Zika on Tuesday – ABC2 News05/23/2017ABC2 NewsCity to announce plan to stop the spread of Zika on TuesdayABC2 NewsBALTIMORE – Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen and other city officials will announce the city's plan to stop the spread of […]
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Zika Vaccine May Not Be Too Far Off, But at What Cost?05/22/2017Contagionlive.comZika Vaccine May Not Be Too Far Off, But at What Cost?Contagionlive.comThe Zika virus has been plaguing many countries in the Americas for over two years now. Although infection with the virus is usually mild, it can have severe […]
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Zika Not Only Bug-Carried Health Threat in Ky – WEKU05/22/2017WEKUZika Not Only Bug-Carried Health Threat in KyWEKUA public health entomologist says the mosquito-borne Zika virus is just one of several health-related issues likely to face central Kentuckians in the years ahead. Mosquitoes are also not the only insects that may […]
Zika Not Only Bug-Carried Health Threat in Ky – WEKU
Take these precautions as Zika season warms up again – LancasterOnline05/21/2017LancasterOnlineTake these precautions as Zika season warms up againLancasterOnlineA Consumer Report study done in April 2016 shows that the bug repellents that work best against the Zika-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquito include Sawyer Picardin, Natrapel 8-Hour and Deep Woods Off!. Products […]
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Cuba reports a surge of Zika but still fewer than neighbors – ABC News05/18/2017Voice of AmericaCuba reports a surge of Zika but still fewer than neighborsABC NewsCuban state media on Thursday reported a surge of Zika cases on the island, though the overall number of cases was still far fewer […]
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Tick and mosquito season is here; 'Fight the Bite' strategies offered – Cleveland Daily Banner05/20/2017Tick and mosquito season is here; 'Fight the Bite' strategies offeredCleveland Daily BannerTicks and mosquitoes are now out in force, and looking for food. The meal of choice for both creates opportunities to spread a variety […]
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Zika Prevention Must Remain a Priority – Morning Consult05/17/2017Zika Prevention Must Remain a PriorityMorning ConsultWhile families across the country celebrated Mother's Day on May 14, many mothers continue to face a much harsher reality brought on by the devastating effects of the Zika virus. According to a new report from […]
Zika Prevention Must Remain a Priority – Morning Consult
Zika Update: USF, Sanford Burnham publish new findings – Orlando Sentinel05/19/2017Orlando SentinelZika Update: USF, Sanford Burnham publish new findingsOrlando SentinelIt's been more than a year since the Zika virus arrived in the continental U.S., prompting researchers to learn more about this little-known relative of dengue and chikungunya. Although Zika infection […]
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Scientists to test whether Zika can kill brain cancer cells – Irish Times05/19/2017Irish TimesScientists to test whether Zika can kill brain cancer cellsIrish TimesScientists in Britain plan to harness the Zika virus to try to kill brain tumour cells in experiments that they say could lead to new ways to […]
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Baby Your Baby: Preventing Zika Virus in pregnant women – KUTV 2News05/19/2017KUTV 2NewsBaby Your Baby: Preventing Zika Virus in pregnant womenKUTV 2NewsSALT LAKE CITY, Utah — (KUTV) Summer is almost here and we wanted to talk about preventing Zika virus for pregnant women who are planning to travel to areas […]
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Breathtec, ZeptoMetrix Team up on Zika detection – 360Dx (subscription)05/18/2017Equities.comBreathtec, ZeptoMetrix Team up on Zika detection360Dx (subscription)NEW YORK (360Dx) – Airborne pathogen-based screening firm Breathtec today announced an alliance and research agreement with ZeptoMetrix, aimed at developing a portable detection device for the Zika virus. The firm also announced management …Breathtec […]
Breathtec, ZeptoMetrix Team up on Zika detection – 360Dx (subscription)
In Texas, “knowledge gap” makes fighting Zika even harder – HPPR05/19/2017HPPRIn Texas, “knowledge gap” makes fighting Zika even harderHPPRThe threat of the Zika virus is likely to return to Texas this summer, and, as KUT reports, one of the biggest difficulties health experts are coming up against is a gap […]
In Texas, “knowledge gap” makes fighting Zika even harder – ...
Mosquitoes Capable of Transmitting Zika Virus Found in Doña Ana County – KRWG05/17/2017KRWGMosquitoes Capable of Transmitting Zika Virus Found in Doña Ana CountyKRWGSANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and New Mexico State University (NMSU) announce today that Aedes aegypti, a species of mosquito that can […]