Zika
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Zika virus still calls for preparedness and vaccine development
“There’s no antiviral that you can take for Zika. Until we have a vaccine, the key to controlling/preventing Zika is controlling the mosquitoes...
Livin' on the MDedge
Mosquitoes and the vicious circle that’s gone viral
Plus: The battle against “Hamptons bladder,” the benefits of avocados, and the friendly way to follow your nose.
From the Journals
Zika vaccine candidate shows promise in phase 1 trial
Healthy trial participants show evidence of protection for at least 1 year.
Conference Coverage
In utero Zika exposure can have delayed consequences
Infants born following in utero Zika virus exposure can appear normal at birth but have neurodevelopmental problems later.
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FDA permits marketing of Zika diagnostic test
Zika virus detection test was previously authorized only for emergency use.
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FDA committee advises status quo for blood supply Zika testing
From the Journals
Dengue antibodies may reduce Zika infection risk
From the Journals
Prenatal, postnatal neuroimaging IDs most Zika-related brain injuries
Lack of prolonged maternal viremia did not predict normal fetal or neonatal brain imaging.
Conference Coverage
Zika virus infection: Novel assay extends diagnostic window
From the Journals
Epilepsy often accompanies congenital Zika infections
Approximately two-thirds of children with Zika infections before birth presented with epilepsy before age 14 months.
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1 in 7 Zika-exposed babies have at least one health problem related to the virus
New CDC data is the first long-term follow-up on babies with prenatal Zika exposure.