Tag: Zika
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Be Released in Florida Keys
The genetically modified mosquitoes produce female offspring that die in the larval stage
During Outbreak, Most Pregnant Women Had High Zika Awareness
Survey reveals opportunities for more provider discussions, particularly for poor, uninsured women
FDA Approves First Test for Zika in Human Blood
The ZIKV Detect 2.0 IgM Capture ELISA is made by Seattle-based InBios
Screening Donated Blood for Zika Not Cost-Effective
Universal mini-pool nucleic acid testing only during high mosquito activity cost-effective in Puerto Rico
Interim Guidance Provided for Men With Possible Zika Infection
Men trying to conceive should wait three months or more before engaging in unprotected sex
Zika, West Nile Cases Reported in Alabama
State health officials note that Zika hasn't been transmitted locally
Neurodevelopmental Anomalies, Birth Defects Linked to Zika ID’d
Many children born to mothers with Zika infection don't undergo all recommended assessments
Shared Decision-Making Approach to Zika Best for Travelers
Helping travelers to weigh risks versus importance of travel might be most effective prevention method
FDA Drops Zika Testing for Blood Donors
Agency recommends moving away from testing each individual donation to testing pooled donations
Some California Mosquitoes Can Carry Zika Virus
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes found to transmit Zika virus