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Texas A&M's "Healthy South Texas" program makes Zika prevention kits – KRIS Corpus Christi News07/19/2017KRIS Corpus Christi NewsTexas A&M's "Healthy South Texas" program makes Zika prevention kitsKRIS Corpus Christi NewsTo help in the fight against the Zika Virus, one local group is putting together "Zika prevention kits". Texas A&M's Healthy […]

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Local health department receives a Model Practice Award – Martinsville Bulletin07/19/2017Martinsville BulletinLocal health department receives a Model Practice AwardMartinsville BulletinFight the Bite: Zika Door Hanger Canvassing was undertaken by the Henry-Martinsville Health Department, the Martinsville Police Department and the Near Southwest Medical Reserve Corps (NSMRC). To educate city of Martinsville […]

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Prior dengue infection does not increase Zika disease severity – Medical Xpress07/15/2017Medical XpressPrior dengue infection does not increase Zika disease severityMedical XpressIndividuals infected with Zika virus after having dengue fever do not appear to become more severely ill than people with Zika who have never had dengue. This is the […]

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Brazil's Government Must Do More To Prevent Further Zika Outbreaks, HRW Report Says – Kaiser Family Foundation07/17/2017Brazil's Government Must Do More To Prevent Further Zika Outbreaks, HRW Report SaysKaiser Family Foundation“A new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report looks at the aftermath of the Zika epidemic in Brazil — and also […]

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Impaired Eyesight May Be First Sign of Zika Damage in Babies – HealthDay07/17/2017HealthDayImpaired Eyesight May Be First Sign of Zika Damage in BabiesHealthDayMONDAY, July 17, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Infants exposed to the Zika virus in the womb should have their eyes examined for possible virus-related abnormalities, according to a […]

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Planned Parenthood holds festival, informs about Zika virus – Brownsville Herald07/15/2017Brownsville HeraldPlanned Parenthood holds festival, informs about Zika virusBrownsville HeraldPlanned Parenthood of South Texas held its annual Clinica Festival on Friday to continue raising awareness for the Zika virus and give the community Zika prevention kits. Different organizations were present […]

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Planned Parenthood to hold health fair to raise Zika awareness – KGBT-TV07/14/2017KGBT-TVPlanned Parenthood to hold health fair to raise Zika awarenessKGBT-TVPlanned Parenthood of South Texas will hold a health fair on Friday in Brownsville to raise Zika awareness, and provide free health services. The health fair will offer free health […]

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Human Rights Watch says Brazil is risking new Zika surge – Minneapolis Star Tribune07/13/2017Minneapolis Star TribuneHuman Rights Watch says Brazil is risking new Zika surgeMinneapolis Star TribuneSAO PAULO — Poor sanitation and water conditions that contributed to an outbreak of Zika persist in Brazil and leave the country vulnerable to […]

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Amaphoyisa athungatha osolelwa ukweba izintambo zika gesi – News2407/12/2017News24Amaphoyisa athungatha osolelwa ukweba izintambo zika gesiNews24AMAPHOYISA ase Hilton anxusa ongaba nolwazi ngokuthi ukuphi nendawo osolelwa ukuntshontsha izintambo zika gesi, uThabiso Ndlovu, oneminyaka engu-31, ukuba axhumane nawo. Kwisitatimende esithunyelwe okhulumela amaphoyisa esifundazweni … Zika virus research finds malaria drug offers hope for potential […]

Amaphoyisa athungatha osolelwa ukweba izintambo zika gesi – News24







Researchers in St. Louis making headway against Zika virus07/11/2017STLtoday.comResearchers in St. Louis making headway against Zika virusSTLtoday.comNicole Purcell, a lab technician in the Infectious Diseases Division, aliquots a sample of whole blood from a potential Zika vaccine study participant at the Doisy Research Center on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, in […]

Researchers in St. Louis making headway against Zika virus





Zika virus breakthrough? This malaria drug protects fetuses from infection – Zee News07/11/2017Zee NewsZika virus breakthrough? This malaria drug protects fetuses from infectionZee NewsNew Delhi: A team of researchers led by an Indian-origin has claimed that a drug already in use to treat malaria and certain autoimmune diseases in pregnant […]

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City hosts collection event as part of Zika control efforts – Brownsville Herald07/09/2017Brownsville HeraldCity hosts collection event as part of Zika control effortsBrownsville HeraldAs part of an ongoing effort to prevent the likelihood of Zika, the City of Brownsville hosted a tire collection event Saturday morning. Tires can become a […]

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Medical: Take precautions to prevent exposure to Zika virus – The Baytown Sun07/08/2017Medical: Take precautions to prevent exposure to Zika virusThe Baytown SunBaytown area women who are pregnant or considering becoming pregnant should take precautions to prevent exposure to the Zika virus, though risk of exposure to the primarily mosquito-borne […]

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Product News: FDA gives go-ahead to ELITechGroup's Zika ELITe MGB® Kit US – SelectScience07/07/2017Product News: FDA gives go-ahead to ELITechGroup's Zika ELITe MGB® Kit USSelectScienceELITechGroup has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Zika ELITe MGB® Kit U.S. performed […]

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Zika mosquito numbers up, so are control efforts across Miami-Dade – Miami Herald07/07/2017Miami HeraldZika mosquito numbers up, so are control efforts across Miami-DadeMiami HeraldA rising number of Zika-spreading mosquitoes across Miami-Dade County and on Miami Beach is triggering more aggressive control efforts, Miami-Dade County officials said Friday. In recent weeks, […]

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Zika Mosquito Is Here; Massive Fireworks Bust; Officer Hurt: Patch …07/06/2017Patch.comZika Mosquito Is Here; Massive Fireworks Bust; Officer Hurt: Patch …Patch.comHollywood, CA – Zika Mosquito Is Here; Fire Destroys 4 Homes And Injures 3 Firefighters; Two Tons Of 4th Of July Fireworks Seized: Patch PM.and more » Learn More About Zika […]

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Cases of Zika-related microcephaly decrease in Brazil – Xinhua07/06/2017Cases of Zika-related microcephaly decrease in BrazilXinhuaRIO DE JANEIRO, July 5 (Xinhua) — The number of microcephaly cases caused by the Zika virus in Brazil has fallen, with 322 cases confirmed by May 20 among newborns, the Brazilian Ministry of Health said […]

Cases of Zika-related microcephaly decrease in Brazil – Xinhua





Zika Mosquito Is Here; Massive Fireworks Bust; Officer Hurt: Today Around Santa Monica07/06/2017Patch.comZika Mosquito Is Here; Massive Fireworks Bust; Officer Hurt: Today Around Santa MonicaPatch.comZika Mosquito Is Here; Massive Fireworks Bust; Officer Hurt: Today Around Santa Monica. LOS ANGELES, CA — Here are the Los Angeles and Orange County Patch […]

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11 affected as new Zika outbreak hits Thailand – Independent Online07/04/2017Independent Online11 affected as new Zika outbreak hits ThailandIndependent OnlineNone of the 11 people with the Zika virus is pregnant, the department confirmed. In September, Thailand confirmed Zika-linked microcephaly in two newborns, the first cases in South-East Asia, and the […]

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BRIEF-Chembio's DPP Zika System including the DPP Micro Reader approved by Brazil's Health Regulatory Agency – Reuters07/05/2017BRIEF-Chembio's DPP Zika System including the DPP Micro Reader approved by Brazil's Health Regulatory AgencyReutersReuters is the news and media division of Thomson Reuters. Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international multimedia news agency, […]

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Officials report Pennsylvania's first case of Zika found by testing donated blood – LancasterOnline07/03/2017LancasterOnlineOfficials report Pennsylvania's first case of Zika found by testing donated bloodLancasterOnlinePennsylvania health officials have reported the state's first case of Zika found by testing donated blood. The virus is linked to serious birth defects, and for […]

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Fiji under threat of Zika Virus Transmission – Indian Weekender07/03/2017Indian WeekenderFiji under threat of Zika Virus TransmissionIndian WeekenderThere is ongoing concern about the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus and the impact of Zika infections on pregnant women and their babies. There are also concerns that Zika infection can, in […]

Fiji under threat of Zika Virus Transmission – Indian Weekender





South Carolina experts warn to stay wary of Zika threat during … – Charleston Post Courier07/01/2017Charleston Post CourierSouth Carolina experts warn to stay wary of Zika threat during …Charleston Post CourierJust four cases of travel-related Zika have been reported in South Carolina this year, but public officials warned the summer […]

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UTRGV students participate in binational Zika research program – Valley morning Star06/30/2017UTRGV students participate in binational Zika research programValley morning StarSix students from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are helping with research to combat Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses on the Texas border with Mexico. Earlier this year, […]

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'Part of the new reality': Despite confusion, Zika warnings are here to stay – STAT06/09/2017STAT'Part of the new reality': Despite confusion, Zika warnings are here to staySTATThe virus is neurotropic — it gravitates to and attacks key cells in the developing central nervous system. Microcephaly — an abnormally small head […]

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'Conception' trips to Bali a Zika risk – The West Australian06/30/2017The West Australian'Conception' trips to Bali a Zika riskThe West AustralianA leading Perth fertility expert is warning couples going to Bali on popular “conception-moons” to be aware of the risks posed by the mosquito-borne Zika virus. Professor of reproductive medicine […]

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Zika Virus Risk: The Latest Numbers – Neurology Advisor06/29/2017Neurology AdvisorZika Virus Risk: The Latest NumbersNeurology AdvisorHealthDay News — Mosquitoes that can spread Zika, dengue, and chikungunya viruses are in more counties in the southern United States than previously thought, according to a study published online in the Journal of Medical […]

Zika Virus Risk: The Latest Numbers – Neurology Advisor



New Zealand zika virus 'linked to rates overseas and seasonal Kiwi travel patterns'06/30/2017Stuff.co.nzNew Zealand zika virus 'linked to rates overseas and seasonal Kiwi travel patterns'Stuff.co.nzZika virus infected five New Zealanders – probably people on winter breaks – who travelled to Fiji during the incubation period, a surveillance report says. However, […]

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Fighting Zika In Florida Involves Unleashing 'Mosquito Fish' – WMFE06/29/2017KUAM.comFighting Zika In Florida Involves Unleashing 'Mosquito Fish'WMFEThe hot, wet summer weather Florida is known for provides mosquitoes with perfect conditions for breeding. New cases of the Zika virus are already being reported to county health departments across the state. Now […]

Fighting Zika In Florida Involves Unleashing 'Mosquito Fish' – WMFE



China donates $20M to help fight Zika, other diseases – Stabroek News06/28/2017Stabroek NewsChina donates $20M to help fight Zika, other diseasesStabroek NewsPublic Health Minister Volda Lawrence yesterday accepted some $20M in medical equipment and supplies from the Government of China to help in the fight against Zika and other infectious […]

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Wynwood businesses lost revenue, laid off employees during Zika outbreak, study finds – Miami Herald06/27/2017FIU NewsWynwood businesses lost revenue, laid off employees during Zika outbreak, study findsMiami HeraldThe spread of the Zika virus across Miami last summer severely infected earnings at Wynwood businesses, some of which saw revenue and profit […]

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Pregnant woman notified of potential Zika diagnosis 4 months after test results available – Becker's Hospital Review06/26/2017Pregnant woman notified of potential Zika diagnosis 4 months after test results availableBecker’s Hospital ReviewAndrea Pardo of Issaquah, Wash., was tested for the Zika virus in October 2016 after returning from Mexico. The results, […]

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Senators lay into Sanofi for Zika vaccine deal, call for public hearing – FiercePharma06/27/2017FiercePharmaSenators lay into Sanofi for Zika vaccine deal, call for public hearingFiercePharmaSanofi's commitment to limit price hikes hasn't won over six U.S. senators who are railing on the drugmaker for a Zika dust-up that's gained considerable attention […]

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The Buzz About the Zika Virus | California Magazine – CALIFORNIA06/21/2017The Buzz About the Zika Virus | California MagazineCALIFORNIANearly a year after the Rio Olympics, babies in the city's favelas are still being born with microcephaly as a consequence of the Zika virus. The mosquito-borne …and more » Zika Virus Mosquito Control […]

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With mosquito season underway, Sen. Cornyn looking for more Zika preparedness – KALB News (press release)06/26/2017KALB News (press release)With mosquito season underway, Sen. Cornyn looking for more Zika preparednessKALB News (press release)WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – Mosquito season is in full swing across the U.S. and the diseases carried by the […]

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Gaps remain in surveillance for mosquitoes that transmit Zika, new CDC data shows – Science Daily06/19/2017Science DailyGaps remain in surveillance for mosquitoes that transmit Zika, new CDC data showsScience DailyAs concerns over Zika virus have grown since 2015, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has turned to […]

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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 […]

Zika Diagnosis Confirmed by Placental Sample Testing – Medscape



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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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







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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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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