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City prepares to fight Zika as mosquito season begins05/05/2017NBC4i.comCity prepares to fight Zika as mosquito season beginsNBC4i.comCOLUMBUS (WCMH) — Last year, 12 cases of Zika were found in Franklin County. The Columbus Public Health department says Zika can be a year-round threat when traveling–however, it starts sounding like more of […]

City prepares to fight Zika as mosquito season begins





Low-cost, Low-tech Zika Surveillance Tool Developed – Technology Networks05/05/2017Low-cost, Low-tech Zika Surveillance Tool DevelopedTechnology NetworksTo combat potential outbreaks of the Zika virus, some countries have considered using pesticides so strong that they are banned elsewhere. But if you could quickly determine that mosquitoes were not carrying the Zika virus, the […]

Low-cost, Low-tech Zika Surveillance Tool Developed – Technology Networks



Pregnant women unaware of Zika basics, Texas study finds05/02/2017Chron.comPregnant women unaware of Zika basics, Texas study findsChron.comZika's primary victims are developing babies in the womb, but a new survey suggests that many pregnant women don't know basic information or take recommended steps to prevent the spread of the mosquito-borne virus. […]

Pregnant women unaware of Zika basics, Texas study finds



Researchers advance low-cost, low-tech Zika virus surveillance tool – Science Daily05/03/2017The ScientistResearchers advance low-cost, low-tech Zika virus surveillance toolScience DailyTo combat potential Zika virus outbreaks, some countries have considered using pesticides so strong that they are banned elsewhere. But what if you could quickly determine that mosquitoes were not carrying […]

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Three of 48 fetuses exposed to Zika in utero had abnormal fetal MRIs – EurekAlert (press release)05/04/2017EurekAlert (press release)Three of 48 fetuses exposed to Zika in utero had abnormal fetal MRIsEurekAlert (press release)During a recent trip Sarah B. Mulkey, M.D., Ph.D., made to Colombia, where Children's National Health System researchers […]

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Suspected Zika case puts Ohio neighborhood on mosquito alert05/03/2017fox8.comSuspected Zika case puts Ohio neighborhood on mosquito alertfox8.comThe Springfield News-Sun reports the Clark County Combined Health District is awaiting test results for a man who had symptoms of the virus after visiting a Zika hot spot that officials aren't naming. District […]

Suspected Zika case puts Ohio neighborhood on mosquito alert



Virginia urges residents to help combat spread of Zika virus – Lynchburg News and Advance05/01/2017Virginia urges residents to help combat spread of Zika virusLynchburg News and AdvanceOfficials say residents can help prevent the spread of Zika by tipping containers that collect water, like flower pots, where mosquitoes like to breed. […]

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Novel compound blocks replication of Zika and other viruses American Society for Microbiology – EurekAlert (press release)05/02/2017Novel compound blocks replication of Zika and other viruses American Society for MicrobiologyEurekAlert (press release)Drugs that activate those existing systems suggest a promising novel approach to treating dangerous infections by Zika and other viruses, […]

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Miami-Dade hiring insect expert as Zika tab approaches $30 million – Miami Herald05/02/2017Miami HeraldMiami-Dade hiring insect expert as Zika tab approaches $30 millionMiami HeraldThe hiring of an insect scientist reflects the increasingly pricey effort by Miami-Dade to prevent Zika outbreaks once the rainy days of summer arrive. Miami-Dade's latest estimate […]

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Zika virus suspected in Clark County – Dayton Daily News04/29/2017Dayton Daily NewsZika virus suspected in Clark CountyDayton Daily NewsClark County Health Commissioner Charlie Patterson said the unidentified person recently returned from a trip to a “Zika hot spot” and there is no evidence that the disease has been transmitted locally. […]

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Texas Health Officials Say We're Still 'Quite Vulnerable' To Zika This Mosquito Season – KUT04/25/2017KUTTexas Health Officials Say We're Still 'Quite Vulnerable' To Zika This Mosquito SeasonKUTMosquito season is upon us, and Texas still isn't out of the woods when it comes to Zika. The mosquito-borne illness can cause birth […]

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State briefs: Arizona health officials promote steps to counter Zika – Kdminer04/26/2017State briefs: Arizona health officials promote steps to counter ZikaKdminerPHOENIX (AP) – State officials are launching a campaign to encourage Arizona residents and visitors to take steps to counter the spread of Zika, the mosquito-borne virus that can cause […]

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Warm weather to resurrect Zika fears across the US04/24/2017AccuWeather.comWarm weather to resurrect Zika fears across the USAccuWeather.comThough American's fear over the local Zika virus transmission has all but disappeared since last fall, health officials say the threat will return as temperatures rise in the coming months. The Zika virus is […]

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Texas Seeks to Round 'Em Up – Zika Fears Spread – Lexology (registration)04/20/2017Lexology (registration)Texas Seeks to Round 'Em Up – Zika Fears SpreadLexology (registration)Texas Department of State Health Services (“DSHS”) Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt was quoted in an April 7, 2017 news release saying “Zika remains a significant health risk […]

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Gene-RADAR Authorized for Zika Testing: Interview with Nanobiosym Founder and CEO, Dr. Anita Goel – Medgadget (blog)04/20/2017Medgadget (blog)Gene-RADAR Authorized for Zika Testing: Interview with Nanobiosym Founder and CEO, Dr. Anita GoelMedgadget (blog)The World Health Organization reports that over 60 countries and territories suffer from continuing transmission of Zika, while the […]

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Zika-Fighting Sterile Mosquitoes Released Near Key West04/19/2017NBCNews.comZika-Fighting Sterile Mosquitoes Released Near Key WestNBCNews.comMIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Thousands of bacteria-infected mosquitoes were released in the wild Tuesday near Key West, testing a new way to kill mosquitoes that carry Zika and other viruses. The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District released 20,000 […]

Zika-Fighting Sterile Mosquitoes Released Near Key West





NeuroBreak: Zika Epilepsy; Opioid Beliefs – MedPage Today04/18/2017NeuroBreak: Zika Epilepsy; Opioid BeliefsMedPage TodayAnother potential complication of congenital Zika virus infection: seizures and epilepsy. In a statement, the CDC cautioned that cases of Zika-associated epilepsy may be misdiagnosed or underreported. "Caregivers' and healthcare providers' ability to … Zika virus can trigger epilepsy […]

NeuroBreak: Zika Epilepsy; Opioid Beliefs – MedPage Today



Brazilian twins with Zika celebrate their first birthday – Daily Mail04/17/2017Daily MailBrazilian twins with Zika celebrate their first birthdayDaily MailMother Raquel Barbosa (left) contracted the Zika during her pregnancy, and her twins, Heloisa (second left) and Heloá (second right), were born with microcephaly, believed to be linked to the virus. […]

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'Indian firm's Zika virus vaccine 100% efficient in animal trials' – The Hindu04/18/2017The Hindu'Indian firm's Zika virus vaccine 100% efficient in animal trials'The HinduThe Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech's 'killed Zika virus vaccine' using an African strain has shown 100% efficacy against mortality and disease in animal studies, a study has shown. […]

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The first live-attenuated vaccine candidate completely protects against Zika infection – Science Daily04/10/2017Science DailyThe first live-attenuated vaccine candidate completely protects against Zika infectionScience DailyThe first live-attenuated Zika vaccine still in the development stage completely protected mice against the virus after a single vaccination dose, according to new research from The […]

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Zika Found in Common Backyard Asian Tiger Mosquito04/14/2017NBCNews.comZika Found in Common Backyard Asian Tiger MosquitoNBCNews.comA common backyard mosquito can be infected with the Zika virus and it may pass the virus along in its eggs, researchers reported Friday. The findings add to worries that the Asian tiger mosquito, scientifically known […]

Zika Found in Common Backyard Asian Tiger Mosquito



Health official: Woman with Zika virus to deliver in Corpus Christi – Corpus Christi Caller-Times04/13/2017Corpus Christi Caller-TimesHealth official: Woman with Zika virus to deliver in Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi Caller-TimesA pregnant woman diagnosed with Zika virus will be coming to Corpus Christi for delivery and care, according to a public health […]

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Taiwan's first imported Zika case this year reported – Taiwan News04/14/2017Taiwan NewsTaiwan's first imported Zika case this year reportedTaiwan NewsTAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) confirmed Thursday a case of the Zika infection in a young man living in northern Taiwan who traveled to Angola in […]

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Four reasons why we shouldn't forget about Zika – The Conversation UK04/13/2017The Conversation UKFour reasons why we shouldn't forget about ZikaThe Conversation UKA group of researchers investigating yellow fever, in 1947, discovered a new virus in a sick monkey – the Zika virus. The researchers probably never imagined that nearly […]

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Researchers find Zika has been 'silently circulating' in Africa for 2 decades – Healio04/13/2017Researchers find Zika has been 'silently circulating' in Africa for 2 decadesHealioAn analysis of blood samples collected from febrile patients from 1992 to 2016 in West Africa revealed that Zika virus has been “silently circulating” in the […]

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India vulnerable to Zika, Ebola; level of preparedness inadequate: Experts – Hindustan Times04/13/2017Hindustan TimesIndia vulnerable to Zika, Ebola; level of preparedness inadequate: ExpertsHindustan TimesSouth Asian nations, including India, are vulnerable to emerging infectious diseases such as Zika and Ebola, and their level of preparedness is inadequate to protect public health, […]

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Emeril Lagasse's Kitchen House opens in College Park, Zika, Measles – Orlando Sentinel04/12/2017Orlando SentinelEmeril Lagasse's Kitchen House opens in College Park, Zika, MeaslesOrlando SentinelSo far this year, there have been 36 Zika cases in Florida, two of which were acquired locally, according to the Florida health department. Orange County has […]

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Austrian biotech Themis launches Zika vaccine clinical trial – Yahoo Finance04/11/2017Austrian biotech Themis launches Zika vaccine clinical trialYahoo FinanceApril 11 (Reuters) – Austrian biotech company Themis Bioscience said on Tuesday it had started a clinical trial of an experimental Zika vaccine in healthy volunteers, opening up another front in the […]

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Former township manager admits stealing $159k in municipal funds – Citizens Voice04/11/2017Citizens VoiceFormer township manager admits stealing $159k in municipal fundsCitizens VoiceWILKES-BARRE — Former Newport Township Manager Richard Zika on Tuesday admitted stealing nearly $160,000 from the township's refuse and recycling fund. Zika, 72, of 9007 E. Route 973, Montoursville, […]

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Zika could cost Latin America, Caribbean countries $18 billion by 2018 – Down To Earth Magazine (press release) (registration) (blog)04/11/2017Down To Earth Magazine (press release) (registration) (blog)Zika could cost Latin America, Caribbean countries $18 billion by 2018Down To Earth Magazine (press release) (registration) (blog)The report used three scenarios based on […]

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FDA Grants Nanobiosym Diagnostics Emergency Use Authorization for Gene-RADAR® Zika Virus Test – Yahoo Finance04/11/2017Yahoo FinanceFDA Grants Nanobiosym Diagnostics Emergency Use Authorization for Gene-RADAR® Zika Virus TestYahoo FinanceThe Gene-RADAR® Zika Virus Test is authorized for the qualitative detection of RNA from Zika virus in human serum from individuals meeting Centers […]

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New Zika Testing Recommendations Issued For Deep South Texas – kurv04/09/2017kurvNew Zika Testing Recommendations Issued For Deep South TexaskurvWith the mosquito season upon us, state health officials are issuing new recommendations for Zika virus testing for people in Deep South Texas. The Texas Department of Health Services is now urging […]

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Zika and dengue have very similar symptoms: Richard Kuhn – Daily News & Analysis04/09/2017Daily News & AnalysisZika and dengue have very similar symptoms: Richard KuhnDaily News & AnalysisThe structures of zika, dengue, and chikungunya viruses are similar; they belong to the same family of flavivirus. After having discovered the intricacies […]

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What Pelham Residents Should Know About Zika And Mosquito Season04/08/2017Patch.comWhat Pelham Residents Should Know About Zika And Mosquito SeasonPatch.comPELHAM, NY—Warmer spring weather is wonderful but it also means the start of mosquito season and a heightened threat of contracting one of several diseases spread by mosquitoes. That includes the Zika […]

What Pelham Residents Should Know About Zika And Mosquito Season







Promising Zika vaccine moves to next stage – La Crosse Tribune04/06/2017La Crosse TribunePromising Zika vaccine moves to next stageLa Crosse TribuneScientists have seen evidence of mosquito-transmitted Zika virus in at least 84 countries, meaning there are thousands of fetuses at risk for birth defects if their mothers become infected. Birth […]

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We Could Probably Predict Zika Outbreaks If Humans Weren't So Unpredictable – FiveThirtyEight04/05/2017ABC27We Could Probably Predict Zika Outbreaks If Humans Weren't So UnpredictableFiveThirtyEightHe asked if NCAR was doing anything to address Zika. “No,” Monaghan replied. The center is an atmospheric science organization, he thought, what would we do? But that […]

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Zika Vaccine Trials Move Forward as Florida Health Agencies Assert …04/03/2017Contagionlive.comZika Vaccine Trials Move Forward as Florida Health Agencies Assert …Contagionlive.comHealth officials in Florida declare that they are better prepared for a potential outbreak in their state as Zika vaccinations have begun in a multi-site Phase II/IIb …Cameron County Holds Zika […]

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Community Workshop On Fighting Mosquitoes, Zika – CBS Miami04/03/2017CBS MiamiCommunity Workshop On Fighting Mosquitoes, ZikaCBS MiamiMIAMI (CBSMiami) – With Summer and our traditional 'rainy season' just around the corner, community leaders are working together to figure out the best way in controlling Miami-Dade's mosquito population to stem another outbreak of […]

Community Workshop On Fighting Mosquitoes, Zika – CBS Miami



Duke scientists create vaccine to prevent Zika virus – Duke Chronicle04/03/2017Duke ChronicleDuke scientists create vaccine to prevent Zika virusDuke ChronicleThe Zika virus is spread through mosquito bites and most commonly occurs in Africa and Asia. Previously, there were no treatments for the infection except for painkillers to alleviate symptoms. The […]

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St. Louis startup attacking Zika raises $500000 from Japanese firm – St. Louis Business Journal03/31/2017St. Louis Business JournalSt. Louis startup attacking Zika raises $500000 from Japanese firmSt. Louis Business JournalPrecision Virologics, a St. Louis-based biotech startup, has raised $500,000 from a group of investors that includes Oncolys BioPharma, a biopharmaceutical […]

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Saturday Lead Letter: Zika virus remains a major threat – Florida Times-Union03/31/2017Saturday Lead Letter: Zika virus remains a major threatFlorida Times-UnionFlorida remains at risk for another Zika outbreak this year. According to mosquito control experts, Florida's unseasonably warm winter has helped mosquitoes remain active in many parts of the state.and […]

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'We grossly underestimated' Zika, expert says – Muscatine Journal03/30/2017Muscatine Journal'We grossly underestimated' Zika, expert saysMuscatine JournalThe Zika virus can feed on the tiny brain cells of a fetus. CNN Films' "Unseen Enemy" premieres Friday, April 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Just Watched. replay. Tags. Wire · Cnn · Chocolate.org. Edley […]

'We grossly underestimated' Zika, expert says – Muscatine Journal



Gov. Scott in West Palm for Zika roundtable; Mosquito control prepares for season03/31/2017WPTV.comGov. Scott in West Palm for Zika roundtable; Mosquito control prepares for seasonWPTV.comThat has the folks at Palm Beach County Mosquito Control determined to stop Zika-infested mosquitos before they bite. "We're going to have the same risk this […]

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Research addresses the threat of Zika virus to the US blood supply – EurekAlert (press release)03/27/2017Research addresses the threat of Zika virus to the US blood supplyEurekAlert (press release)"Given the sensitivity of these assays, the FDA approved clinical trials using individual donation screening and rescinded earlier policies precluding transfusion of […]

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Officials Brace For Possible Cases Of Zika With Outbreak Of New Aggresive Mosquito In SoCal – CBS Los Angeles03/30/2017CBS Los AngelesOfficials Brace For Possible Cases Of Zika With Outbreak Of New Aggresive Mosquito In SoCalCBS Los AngelesLAKE BALBOA (CBSLA.com) — Los Angeles residents already have to worry about quakes, mudslides, […]

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Zika Virus infiltrates the pages of Cornwall doctor's latest thriller – The Review Newspaper03/30/2017The Review NewspaperZika Virus infiltrates the pages of Cornwall doctor's latest thrillerThe Review NewspaperDr. Hope Sze discovers a dead man outside a stem cell lab. Did he fall prey to the Zika virus—or something even more sinister? […]

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How UCR discovery could help fight Zika virus – Press-Enterprise03/28/2017Press-EnterpriseHow UCR discovery could help fight Zika virusPress-EnterpriseUniversity of California Riverside scientists have discovered a weak spot in the crystal structure of the Zika virus, an Achille's heel that could lead to development of the first drugs to fight the disease. […]

How UCR discovery could help fight Zika virus – Press-Enterprise



Singapore's first Zika cluster of 2017 reported at Simon Place – Channel NewsAsia03/29/2017Channel NewsAsiaSingapore's first Zika cluster of 2017 reported at Simon PlaceChannel NewsAsiaSINGAPORE: Two cases of locally transmitted Zika virus infections have been confirmed at Simon Place in Hougang, the National Environment Agency said on Wednesday (Mar 29). This […]

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Zika virus: Cure steps closer with protein-mapping study – Medical News Today03/28/2017Medical News TodayZika virus: Cure steps closer with protein-mapping studyMedical News TodayThere is currently no vaccine or medicine against Zika – a mosquito-borne virus that causes birth defects and, in its recent outbreak, has infected more than 1 million […]

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American Samoa could be a model for responding to Zika outbreaks – Marianas Variety03/27/2017American Samoa could be a model for responding to Zika outbreaksMarianas VarietyPAGO PAGO (Samoa News/Pacnews) — Syndromic and enhanced surveillance employed during a Zika outbreak in American Samoa last year is credited for bringing a quick end […]

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Research highlights threat of Zika virus to donated blood supplies in the US03/28/2017News-Medical.netResearch highlights threat of Zika virus to donated blood supplies in the USNews-Medical.netInvestigators have shown that certain screening methods that detect the genetic material of Zika virus can be used to ensure that donated blood supplies remain free […]

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Protect yourself against Zika virus during spring break travel – The Paulding County Progress03/24/2017Protect yourself against Zika virus during spring break travelThe Paulding County Progress“Zika virus is primarily spread through the bite of an infected mosquito, and if you are traveling to an area with active transmission, make sure you […]

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