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Hundreds of millions of genetically modified mosquitoes will be released into the Florida Keys to test if they can help control Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that carry several deadly diseases

Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Be Released in Florida Keys

The genetically modified mosquitoes produce female offspring that die in the larval stage
Pregnant women had a high level of awareness about Zika virus during the 2016 outbreak

During Outbreak, Most Pregnant Women Had High Zika Awareness

Survey reveals opportunities for more provider discussions, particularly for poor, uninsured women
The first test to detect the Zika virus in human blood has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves First Test for Zika in Human Blood

The ZIKV Detect 2.0 IgM Capture ELISA is made by Seattle-based InBios
Screening donated blood for Zika virus is cost-effective only in the high mosquito season in Puerto Rico

Screening Donated Blood for Zika Not Cost-Effective

Universal mini-pool nucleic acid testing only during high mosquito activity cost-effective in Puerto Rico
Interim guidance recommends that men with possible Zika virus infection wait three months before trying to conceive or engaging in unprotected sex

Interim Guidance Provided for Men With Possible Zika Infection

Men trying to conceive should wait three months or more before engaging in unprotected sex
Multiple reports of Zika virus and West Nile virus are being investigated by Alabama health officials.

Zika, West Nile Cases Reported in Alabama

State health officials note that Zika hasn't been transmitted locally
Many children of mothers with evidence of confirmed or possible Zika virus infection during pregnancy do not undergo all recommended evaluations

Neurodevelopmental Anomalies, Birth Defects Linked to Zika ID’d

Many children born to mothers with Zika infection don't undergo all recommended assessments
An approach to shared decision-making that stratifies risk might be most appropriate for preventing Zika infection

Shared Decision-Making Approach to Zika Best for Travelers

Helping travelers to weigh risks versus importance of travel might be most effective prevention method
Individual blood donations will no longer need to be tested for the Zika virus

FDA Drops Zika Testing for Blood Donors

Agency recommends moving away from testing each individual donation to testing pooled donations
Aedes mosquitoes in California can spread the Zika virus

Some California Mosquitoes Can Carry Zika Virus

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes found to transmit Zika virus