Page 6 - Zika Virus
American tests positive for Zika virus after Philippine trip
If it is determined that the woman was infected in Philippines, it will be second Zika case to be reported in the country
 "American tests positive for Zika virus after Philippine trip")
Updated On : 06 Mar 2016 | 8:32 PM IST
Another common mosquito may also carry Zika virus
Mosquito species Aedes aegypti has been identified as the main transmitter of Zika infections
Updated On : 05 Mar 2016 | 9:27 PM IST
Zika virus turns neural stem cells into replication factories
On laboratory dishes, stem cells were found to be havens for viral reproduction, resulting in cell death
 "Zika virus turns neural stem cells into replication factories")
Updated On : 05 Mar 2016 | 3:59 PM IST
Zika can trigger severe neurological disorder: Study
The study probed Zika's suspected role in a 2013-2014 outbreak in French Polynesia of Guillain-Barre syndrome
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Updated On : 01 Mar 2016 | 9:12 AM IST
'Confident' Olympics will be safe despite Zika: WHO chief
Margaret Chan however warned of a long battle against the mosquito-borne virus
 "'Confident' Olympics will be safe despite Zika: WHO chief")
Updated On : 24 Feb 2016 | 9:20 AM IST
Zika virus may increase mental illness risk, say researchers
Researchers say Zika virus closely resembles some infectious agents that have been linked to the development of autism, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
Updated On : 20 Feb 2016 | 10:09 PM IST
