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Experimental studies support the effectiveness of two vaccine candidates against the Zika virus

Two Vaccines Deemed Feasible Against Zika Virus Infection

Two candidates provided protection after just one dose; clinical trials planned for later this year
Catheter reduction programs are associated with a reduction in the number of catheter days per 100 patient-days

Catheter Reduction Programs Do Reduce Use of Catheters

Centers without reduction programs have higher use of catheters overall, for inappropriate indications
Genetic testing may help diagnose or rule out central nervous system infections

DNA Tests May Aid Diagnosis of CNS Infections

Genetic sequencing of inflamed brain tissue helped scientists determine cause of damage in many cases
Prior exposure to the dengue fever virus may increase the severity of Zika virus infection

Exposure to the Dengue Virus May Up Potency of Zika Infection

And, an antibody that's effective against dengue may also counter Zika
For patients with cystic fibrosis

Early Antibiotic Treatment Can Be Beneficial in Cystic Fibrosis

Early treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa can eradicate bacteria, delay chronic colonization
In a letter published online June 22 in the New England Journal of Medicine

Zika Infection Also Linked to Uveitis in Adults

Physicians should note that a red eye associated with Zika is not necessarily only conjunctivitis
Statins could significantly reduce the risk of infection in stroke patients

Statins Could Reduce Risk of Infection in Stroke Patients

Meds may have anti-inflammatory properties that help the body respond to infection
A potential way to prevent Zika and similar viruses from spreading in the body has been identified

Scientists Pinpoint Potential Drug Target for Zika Virus

Gene pathway that allows virus to move from one cell to the next could be future drug target
The Zika virus is spreading through Puerto Rico

CDC: New Test May Help Screen Blood Donations for Zika

Researchers using investigational nucleic acid test to screen blood for Zika
The danger of Zika-related birth defects may be confined to maternal infections that occur during the first two trimesters of pregnancy

Zika Infection in Third Trimester May Not Harm Development

Colombian study found no cases of microcephaly when infection occurred in 3rd trimester