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
Mortality 12 times higher in children with congenital Zika
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP releases new dengue vaccine recommendations
Puerto Rico is the main focus of control efforts because 95% of U.S. dengue cases originate there.
From the Journals
Zika vaccine candidate shows promise in phase 1 trial
Healthy trial participants show evidence of protection for at least 1 year.
From the Journals
Zika virus syndrome may adversely affect children normocephalic at birth
News from the FDA/CDC
Zika virus: Birth defects rose fourfold in U.S. hardest-hit areas
U.S. jurisdictions without local transmission of the virus saw no increase in infants born with brain abnormalities and/or microcephaly or with...
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.
News
FDA permits marketing of Zika diagnostic test
Zika virus detection test was previously authorized only for emergency use.
Conference Coverage
Zika knowledge, preparedness low among U.S. pediatricians
BALTIMORE – Only about one in six pediatricians felt prepared to manage infants prenatally exposed to Zika or to...
Conference Coverage
Neurodevelopmental concerns may emerge later in Zika-exposed infants
BALTIMORE – Some Zika-exposed children showed poorer mobility and social cognitive scores as they approached 18 months even though their fetal...