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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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'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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Take these precautions as Zika season warms up again – ...
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 […]
Cuba reports a surge of Zika but still fewer than ...
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 […]
Zika Update: USF, Sanford Burnham publish new findings – Orlando ...
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 […]
Scientists to test whether Zika can kill brain cancer cells ...
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 […]
Baby Your Baby: Preventing Zika Virus in pregnant women – ...
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 […]
Mosquitoes Capable of Transmitting Zika Virus Found in Doña Ana ...
Sanofi rejects US Army request for 'fair' pricing for a Zika vaccine – Pharmacy Today, American Pharmacists Association,05/18/2017Sanofi rejects US Army request for 'fair' pricing for a Zika vaccinePharmacy Today, American Pharmacists Association, pharmacist.comSanofi Pasteur has rejected a request from the U.S. Army to set an affordable U.S. price for […]
Sanofi rejects US Army request for 'fair' pricing for a ...
No New Cases Of Zika Reported This Week, DOH Data Reveals – VI Consortium (press release)05/17/2017VI Consortium (press release)No New Cases Of Zika Reported This Week, DOH Data RevealsVI Consortium (press release)Following last week's news that a mother with Zika had given birth to a baby with microcephaly — the […]
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New Zika virus inhibitor identified – Science Daily05/17/2017New Zika virus inhibitor identifiedScience Daily"We identified a small molecule that inhibits the Zika virus protease, and show that it blocks viral propagation in human cells and in mice," Terskikh says. "Anti-Zika drugs are desperately needed. The fact that the compound seems to […]
New Zika virus inhibitor identified – Science Daily
A step towards understanding Zika – UQ News05/17/2017UQ NewsA step towards understanding ZikaUQ NewsBrisbane researchers have synthetically re-created Zika virus in the laboratory – a breakthrough that will help to understand the virus and the fetal brain defects it causes. The collaborative research was led by UQ School of Chemistry […]
A step towards understanding Zika – UQ News
Gulf Coast Zika epidemic with 1% attack rate would cost $1.2 billion – Healio05/16/2017Gulf Coast Zika epidemic with 1% attack rate would cost $1.2 billionHealioLast year, in the midst of an epidemic that revealed Zika's ability to cause serious birth defects, President Barack Obama requested $1.9 billion to fund the […]
Gulf Coast Zika epidemic with 1% attack rate would cost ...
New research could be first step toward drug to treat Zika infections05/17/2017News-Medical.netNew research could be first step toward drug to treat Zika infectionsNews-Medical.netNew research led by Alexey Terskikh, Ph.D., associate professor at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP), and Alex Strongin, Ph.D., professor at SBP, could be a first […]
New research could be first step toward drug to treat ...
Brazil declares end of Zika state of emergency but UK urges caution – The Independent05/16/2017The IndependentBrazil declares end of Zika state of emergency but UK urges cautionThe IndependentThe Brazilian government may have declared the end of the state of emergency related to the Zika virus, but UK health authorities still […]
Brazil declares end of Zika state of emergency but UK ...
Researchers Find Zika Virus Inhibitor – R & D Magazine05/16/2017EurekAlert (press release)Researchers Find Zika Virus InhibitorR & D MagazineResearchers from the Sanford-Burnham Preby's Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) in San Diego have pinpointed the molecule that inhibits the Zika virus, a step towards finding a drug to combat the virus, which […]
Researchers Find Zika Virus Inhibitor – R & D Magazine
Urine test could detect Zika virus quickly, protect unborn babies – Science Daily05/15/2017CBS DetroitUrine test could detect Zika virus quickly, protect unborn babiesScience DailyAnd, no quick, reliable test for Zika virus … until now. Babies born with the virus often have lifelong, devastating birth defects. Testing for the virus currently […]
Urine test could detect Zika virus quickly, protect unborn babies ...
UT Researchers Create Computer Model to Track Zika Spread in Real-Time – KUOW News and Information05/16/2017KUOW News and InformationUT Researchers Create Computer Model to Track Zika Spread in Real-TimeKUOW News and InformationFirst, Zika must be transported to Texas by an infected individual. A mosquito must then bite that individual and […]
UT Researchers Create Computer Model to Track Zika Spread in ...
Zika Virus still a concern: Here is what you need to know to be prepared05/15/2017whnt.comZika Virus still a concern: Here is what you need to know to be preparedwhnt.comMADISON COUNTY, Ala. – This time last year, the Zika virus was a major concern in the United States. The Madison County […]
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Zika Remains A Major Global Concern And Here Are Three Companies Working To Fix It – Economic Calendar05/15/2017Zika Remains A Major Global Concern And Here Are Three Companies Working To Fix ItEconomic CalendarWhile to a large degree it has dropped out of the mainstream media outlets' sphere of coverage, Zika […]
Zika Remains A Major Global Concern And Here Are Three ...
The world has been waiting on this news about the Zika virus |05/15/2017NJ.comThe world has been waiting on this news about the Zika virus | NJ.comNJ.comBrazilian authorities are still on alert but the news this week could not have been better.Flyers issued about Zika – Brownsville Herald: Local NewsBrownsville HeraldQ&A: […]
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Flyers issued about Zika – Brownsville Herald05/14/2017Brownsville HeraldFlyers issued about ZikaBrownsville HeraldFlyers are being distributed in Brownsville neighborhoods titled “What You Need To Know About Zika.” The flyer mentions the risk to a mother's pregnancy and what the symptoms are. It also provides helpful tips for getting rid of mosquitoes […]
Flyers issued about Zika – Brownsville Herald
Q&A: Zika testing guidance for pregnant women – Healio05/13/2017Q&A: Zika testing guidance for pregnant womenHealioThe CDC recently updated guidance on the interpretation of Zika testing results for women who plan on becoming pregnant and live in or frequently travel to areas where Zika is circulating. Because Zika antibodies can remain […]
Q&A: Zika testing guidance for pregnant women – Healio
Zika takes root in northern Belize – Amandala05/13/2017AmandalaZika takes root in northern BelizeAmandalaBELIZE CITY, Wed. May 10, 2017–Roughly a year ago, Belize confirmed its first case of Zika, an emerging mosquito-borne disease which quickly attained pandemic status. By September 2016, there were only 42 confirmed cases, but as many as […]
Zika takes root in northern Belize – Amandala
Motherhood in the time of Zika – BBC News04/29/2017BBC NewsMotherhood in the time of ZikaBBC NewsKatie Falkenberg's photo feature on mothers caring for children damaged by the Zika virus in Brazil was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2017. Falkenberg spoke to us about the hardship and love of the mothers […]
Motherhood in the time of Zika – BBC News
Brazil says its Zika crisis is over—for now – Fast Company05/12/2017Fast CompanyBrazil says its Zika crisis is over—for nowFast CompanyBrazil may have bested the Zika virus and that's good news (unless you're a mosquito). Back in November 2015, Brazil declared a national emergency after Zika cases skyrocketed. The virus is […]
Brazil says its Zika crisis is over—for now – Fast ...
US may be severely underestimating Zika's potential impact; costs could be in the billions – CNBC05/11/2017CNBCUS may be severely underestimating Zika's potential impact; costs could be in the billionsCNBCThe Zika virus stands to cost the United States billions of dollars, even if few people are infected. Researchers from several American […]
US may be severely underestimating Zika's potential impact; costs could ...
No rain, fewer mosquitoes means less chance of Zika – Citrus County Chronicle05/12/2017No rain, fewer mosquitoes means less chance of ZikaCitrus County ChronicleLECANTO — If people can say something good about this drought, it's the fact that it has cut down on mosquitoes. And the fewer of those biting pests, […]
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Potential Zika virus vaccine developed – India Today05/11/2017Potential Zika virus vaccine developedIndia TodayNew York, May 11 (PTI) Scientists have developed a potential Zika virus vaccine that may offer safe and effective protection against the infection as well as its serious effects such as microcephaly. Microcephaly is a birth defect where […]
Potential Zika virus vaccine developed – India Today
Police joke warning of Zika-tinged meth draws cheers, jeers |05/09/2017KSL.comPolice joke warning of Zika-tinged meth draws cheers, jeers | KSL.comKSL.comThe Morgan County Sheriff's Office has drawn laughter and criticism for post warning some meth is infected with Zika.and more » useful content helpful resources my blog More Info
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Partner Coordination and Community Engagement are Key in Addressing Zika in Colombia – ReliefWeb05/10/2017Partner Coordination and Community Engagement are Key in Addressing Zika in ColombiaReliefWebBogota, Colombia. On May 2-5, the Americas Zika Response Team at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), representatives from the Colombian […]
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Governor's Zika Virus Orders Extend Deadlines for Development Permits – Lexology (registration)05/09/2017Lexology (registration)Governor's Zika Virus Orders Extend Deadlines for Development PermitsLexology (registration)An opportunity to obtain substantial permit and development order extensions is available as a result of Emergency Orders issued by Florida Gov. Rick Scott because of the Zika virus. […]
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124 Zika Cases Confirmed in Belize – LoveFM05/10/2017LoveFM124 Zika Cases Confirmed in BelizeLoveFMBetween November 2016 and April 2017, the Ministry of Health has sent out five hundred and thirty seven samples to Chetumal for Zika testing. Of that amount, one hundred and twenty four of them have turned out positive. […]
124 Zika Cases Confirmed in Belize – LoveFM
3 Retest Positive for Zika in DC; CDC Updates Testing Procedures – NBC4 Washington05/08/2017NBC4 Washington3 Retest Positive for Zika in DC; CDC Updates Testing ProceduresNBC4 WashingtonRetests of 2016 Zika virus tests found three people tested positive for the virus in D.C., and last year's botched tests revealed the Centers for […]
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Promising Zika Virus Vaccine Candidate – PR Newswire (press release)05/09/2017Promising Zika Virus Vaccine CandidatePR Newswire (press release)TARRYTOWN, N.Y., May 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — TechnoVax, Inc., a biotechnology developer of novel vaccines, announced preclinical results showing its Zika virus (ZIKV) vaccine, which is developed using the company's proprietary virus-like particle (VLP) … […]
Promising Zika Virus Vaccine Candidate – PR Newswire (press release)
Ahead of mosquito season, 18 pregnant women in Texas area have Zika – WDEF News 1205/07/2017WDEF News 12Ahead of mosquito season, 18 pregnant women in Texas area have ZikaWDEF News 12BROWNSVILLE, Texas (CBS News) — When we first met 23-year-old Rocio Morado of Brownsville, Texas, last month, she was 36 […]
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Studying Zika – Harvard Magazine05/08/2017Harvard MagazineStudying ZikaHarvard MagazineTo understand the outbreak of a disease like Zika, and ultimately to fight it, researchers must work on multiple levels. There are questions of molecules and chemical processes: how does the virus infect a cell, and what components provoke an immune …Natural Antibodies Could […]
Studying Zika – Harvard Magazine
French Researchers Discover a Target to Prevent Zika Birth Defects – (blog)05/08/2017French Researchers Discover a Target to Prevent Zika Birth DefectsLabiotech.eu (blog)Researchers from the Institut Pasteur and the Inserm have identified a protein target that, when overexpressed, can block Zika infections. The recent Zika epidemics in the Pacific and South […]
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Zika Virus May Produce Abnormalities In Fetus: 1 Out Of 10 Babies With Prenatal Exposure In Danger – Science Times05/07/2017Science TimesZika Virus May Produce Abnormalities In Fetus: 1 Out Of 10 Babies With Prenatal Exposure In DangerScience TimesInside A Hospital Maternity Ward As Guatemala Fights Spread Of Zika Virus (Photo […]
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Local officials roll out Zika prevention campaign – Martinsville Bulletin05/07/2017Martinsville BulletinLocal officials roll out Zika prevention campaignMartinsville Bulletin“To get ahead of the mosquito season, the (West Piedmont Health District) and the City of Martinsville Police Department have already kick-started year two of our successful door-to-door campaign distributing Zika prevention door […]
Local officials roll out Zika prevention campaign – Martinsville Bulletin
Zika virus confirmed in Clark County man – MyDaytonDailyNews05/04/2017MyDaytonDailyNewsZika virus confirmed in Clark County manMyDaytonDailyNewsThe Clark County Combined Health District has confirmed that a Northridge man has Zika that he contracted after traveling to an area affected by the virus. The man's illness previously was a suspected case reported by […]
Zika virus confirmed in Clark County man – MyDaytonDailyNews
Visual impairment associated with congenital Zika syndrome – Healio05/06/2017Visual impairment associated with congenital Zika syndromeHealioLOS ANGELES — Babies presenting with congenital Zika syndrome can have significant visual impairment, regardless of whether they have other ocular findings, Camila Ventura, MD, said at Cornea Subspecialty Day preceding the American Society of … Abbott […]
Visual impairment associated with congenital Zika syndrome – Healio
Discovery of a Zika antibody offers hope for a vaccine – Science Daily05/04/2017Discovery of a Zika antibody offers hope for a vaccineScience DailyOne could envision, for example, administering Z004 to safely prevent Zika among pregnant women or others at risk of contracting the disease," says Davide F. Robbiani, a research […]
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Governor Abbott In Brownsville To Lead Zika Prevention Roundtable – kurv05/05/2017kurvGovernor Abbott In Brownsville To Lead Zika Prevention RoundtablekurvGovernor Greg Abbott traveled to Brownsville Friday to urge local health officials kick their Zika response plans into gear now that mosquito season is upon us. Abbott gathered with city and county […]