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Zika is not the only virus to sport the ridge, as it is also present in envelopes of other viruses in the same family.

Around 120 people tested positive for Zika in Rajasthan: State Health...

'Till, now, 120 people have tested positive for Zika Virus in the state out of which 105 of them have been treated,' he...

23 Oct 2018 8:28 AM IST

An Aedes aegypti mosquito known to carry the Zika virus, is photographed through a microscope at the Fiocruz institute in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil. (Photo: AP)

Six more people tested positive for Zika virus in Rajasthan, cases...

The virus, transmitted through the aedes aegypti mosquito, causes fever, skin rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint...

21 Oct 2018 7:24 PM IST

A man sleeps under the cover of a mosquito net in the evening. Zika virus is transmitted through the aedes aegypti mosquito, and causes fever, skin rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain. (Photo: AP)

8 new Zika cases in Rajasthan, people infected in outbreak climbs to...

Rajasthan health dept has formed 5-member committee to investigate, examine and track Zika virus disease.

20 Oct 2018 8:29 PM IST

Zika virus can infect these early microglia, sneaking into the brain where they transmit the virus to other brain cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

Zika cases rise to 86 in Jaipur; Centre sends ICMR team for vector...

Of the total affected 86 people, 23 are pregnant women, said a health ministry official.

17 Oct 2018 7:37 PM IST

Chikungunya, dengue and Zika viruses are transmitted to humans by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which live in tropical, subtropical, and in some temperate climates. (Photo: Pixabay)

Rajasthan: 5 new cases of Zika virus detected today, total 60 test...

Most of the cases are from Shastri Nagar area where fogging and other anti-larvae activities are being carried out.

14 Oct 2018 8:47 PM IST

An Aedes aegypti mosquito known to carry the Zika virus, is photographed through a microscope at the Fiocruz institute in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil. (Photo: AP)

India witnesses biggest Zika virus outbreak as 50 test positive in...

At least 276 teams have been deployed in Zika virus-affected wards of Jaipur's Shastri Nagar.

13 Oct 2018 3:17 PM IST

Zika virus can infect these early microglia, sneaking into the brain where they transmit the virus to other brain cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

22 test positive for Zika virus in Jaipur, PM seeks comprehensive...

A 7-member high-level central team is in Jaipur to assist the state government in control and containment measures.

9 Oct 2018 10:18 AM IST

The study may lead to future breakthroughs in combating destructive tropical diseases like dengue fever, Zika virus and yellow fever. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mosquito genes hold key to halting dengue spread: study

We do not have vaccines for all the different viral diseases caused by this mosquito.

25 Jan 2018 5:23 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Immune response to Zika virus may harm foetal development: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

7 Jan 2018 11:25 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

New compounds identified to treat Zika virus

This new and promising class of chemical compounds has the potential to also treat respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

12 July 2018 3:37 PM IST

Zika virus (Photo: ANI)

Now, sustainably block dengue, zika virus

Study finds sustainable way to block dengue and Zika virus.

24 Nov 2019 3:07 PM IST

The next step is to develop an animal model for the study of how to treat and cure infections such as the Zika virus in utero. (Photo: ANI)

Zika virus can affect brain development in young animals

Mild Zika infection in foetuses may lead to brain abnormalities in healthy young animals: Study.

17 Nov 2019 2:06 PM IST