The Latest Breaking News from Zika

Health authorities in the northern region of Normandy have recorded the presence of tiger mosquitoes – an invasive species that is now ubiquitous in mainland France. The biting insects, native to Asia, can carry viruses including dengue, Zika and chikungunya.

You might be surprised to know that the diminutive mosquito reigns as the deadliest creature on the planet, taking 780,000 lives each year.

The Zika virus can target and eradicate human neuroblastoma tumors in a mouse model, a study shows. But how soon could such a treatment be used in people?

‘Disease X’ is ranked as a priority for awareness campaigning by the WHO alongside Covid-19, Ebola and Zika virus

Experts warn that new tropical viruses are headed for the U.S. – and the country should take active measures to fend them off.

Authors of an Aug 2023 paper argue $20K for 6-month Hep C CHIS study in US is "reasonable". ICMR's Bioethics Unit says payment should take into account loss of wages & time spent. Jake D Eberts disagrees, saying payment should not incentivise risk-taking. Shigella & Zika CHIS studies paid $7,350…

Serum samples of 3 fever cases & 24 pregnant women from 5 villages in Chickballapur containment zone tested negative for Zika. Mosquito pool at Thalakayalbetta village found positive in Oct. 888 houses & 4,282 people in containment zone under surveillance. Sample of suspected Zika-positive patient admitted to Suguna Hospital in…

Kerala Health Dept. urges vigilance against Zika virus outbreak in Thalassery. Symptoms such as fever, headache, body pain, joint pain, and red eyes should be taken seriously. Pregnant women in affected areas should receive special monitoring. Aedes mosquito is primary transmitter, but can also be transmitted through blood donation and…

Zika and dengue viruses infect up to 400 million people annually. Genomic studies of Zika have revealed its spread, diagnosis, epidemiology, and pathogenesis. Recent studies have found that viral load and DENV infections influence microcephaly following Zika infections. Zika and DENV interactions can also increase the severity of dengue disease.

Eight employees of the district court in Thalassery have tested positive for Zika virus. 23 samples were tested

Zika, a mosquito-borne viral infection, was confirmed in an employee of one of the courts at the district court complex at Thalassery on Saturday through blood tests.