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The study authors found progressively higher risks for developmental, hearing and eye abnormality depending on how early the pregnancy was at the time the infants were exposed. (Photo: ANI)

Infants exposed to Zika virus show abnormalities later

Zika-exposed infants may face abnormalities despite normal assessment: Study.

6 Aug 2019 11:58 AM 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)

Delhi govt on alert regarding Zika cases in UP: Deputy CM Sisodia

Thirty more people have tested positive for Zika virus in Kanpur, taking the total number of those infected in the...

6 Nov 2021 4:10 PM IST

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Kerala reports 3 more Zika virus cases, tally touches 51

The first case of the mosquito-borne viral infection in the state was confirmed on July 8 in a 24-year-old pregnant...

26 July 2021 10:34 PM IST

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On world mosquito day, here are 5 modern solutions to stay safe from...

Mosquito repellents made out of paper is now possible thanks to the advancement of technology

17 Aug 2021 9:02 PM IST

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Active surveillance of Zika virus needed to prevent future outbreaks:...

The first report of the Zika virus spread in Kerala was released by ICMR NIV Pune

11 Feb 2022 3:20 PM IST

Zika has been linked to an increase in cases of microcephaly, a birth abnormality in which the head and brain are unusually small, among other diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

New discovery: Safer potential Zica vaccine that does not produce...

Reports show antibodies against Zika virus can worsen dengue virus infection, which, like Zika, is caused by a...

22 Dec 2018 12:32 PM IST

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Study finds little bang for the buck in Zika blood testing

Fearing Zika might also spread through transfusions, the US Food and Drug Administration called on all blood banks to...

11 May 2018 8:39 PM IST

Asians, Europeans more vulnerable to severe dengue. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tropical dengue fever could be spread through sex

Scientists discover the mosquito virus in the semen of an Italian man who had recovered.

7 May 2018 5:18 PM IST

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New antiviral gene may stop virus clone

The research found that the compound, called ddhCTP, which disrupts the replication machinery of Zika virus.

24 Jun 2018 11:14 AM IST

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Here's how Zika virus strips immune cells of their identity

Researchers are hoping to examine other cell types infected by Zika virus.

11 Sept 2018 11:39 AM IST

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Zika infection may not spread by kissing, sharing spoon

Zika virus is transmitted to people, primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito.

3 Aug 2017 4:39 PM IST

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Zika unlikely to get worse due to prior dengue fever

Here's what new research reveals

16 July 2017 11:17 AM IST