Zika
Commentary
Zika virus a great unknown, but let’s stick to the facts
With the world’s eye soon to be focused on the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic games, there is clearly a demand from governments, companies, and other...
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CDC updates Zika treatment guidelines for infants, children
The CDC has clarified and expanded its interim guidelines for treating infants and children who may have been exposed to the Zika virus.
Conference Coverage
Time to ‘step up’ global response to Zika outbreak
The president of the National Academy of Medicine is calling on global health organizations to create the infrastructure to prevent pandemics...
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Zika virus found in amniotic fluid
A case study conducted in Brazil revealed the presence of Zika virus in the amniotic fluid of two pregnant women, suggesting that the virus can...
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CDC: Zika virus expected to spread through Puerto Rico
Updated Zika virus figures from the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico show that more than two dozen locally acquired cases have occurred since...
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Dermatologic features may help distinguish Zika infection
There are certain distinguishing dermatologic characteristics that may help distinguish Zika initially from dengue and Chikungunya.
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New evidence strengthens link between Zika and microcephaly
Two reports, published Feb. 10 in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report and in the New England Journal of Medicine, confirm through laboratory...
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CDC’s emergency operations center moves to Level 1 for Zika
Officials at the CDC are ramping up their response to the Zika virus – moving their Emergency Operations Center to Level 1 activation.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: SMFM panelist addresses Zika virus testing
In an interview, Dr. Brenna Hughes of Brown University, Providence, R.I., stressed the need to work with state health officials to develop local...
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NIH announces Zika virus research priorities
The federal government is interested in studies regarding microcephaly, sexual transmission of Zika virus, and any long-term effects the virus...
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CDC warns against sexual transmission of Zika virus
In updated guidance, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised pregnant women to use condoms or abstain from sex with men who...