Tag: Zika
Zika May Be Responsible for Arthrogryposis in Newborns
Cause isn't clear, but brain scans hint that problem comes from nerves, not joints
Florida Reports Four More Cases of Local Zika Infection in Miami
But aerial spraying has made a big dent in mosquito control, health officials say
Animal Studies Show Path for Zika Virus Vaccine in Humans
Protective efficacy against Zika virus challenge demonstrated with three platforms in monkeys
Prolonged Detection of Zika RNA Reported in Pregnant Women
Zika virus RNA detected up to 46 days after symptom onset; 53 days after exposure in five women
Locally-Transmitted Zika Infection Count in Miami Up to 14
Health experts warn pregnant women to avoid downtown neighborhood
Conception During Low Mosquito Activity May Lower Zika Odds
Researcher suggests attempting pregnancy when mosquito activity is low to avoid birth defects
Miscarriage Linked to Maternal Zika Infection
Dutch case finds woman's infection in South America may have contributed to pregnancy loss
Two More Possible Cases of Non-Travel-Related Zika in Florida
If all four are confirmed, they would be first instances of infection in continental United States
Delaying Pregnancy Could Reduce Risk of Zika Infection
But delaying pregnancy for six months or less linked to increase in prenatal infections
Risk of Contracting Zika at Rio Olympics Small
Out of as many as 500,000 travelers, at most 37 are likely to contract Zika and return home contagious