Tag: Zika
Diverse Spectrum of Neurologic Syndromes Seen With Zika
Increase in admissions for Guillain-Barré syndrome, encephalitis compared with before outbreak
Little Risk of Oropharyngeal Mucosal Transmission of Zika
Research with monkeys suggests virus isn't transmitted through kissing, sharing eating utensils
Infants With Potential Zika Exposure Should Have Eye Exam
All infants with potential exposure to the virus need screening eye examination, researchers say
New Vaccines Show Promise in Protecting Fetus From Zika
Experimental study shows the vaccines protected unborn baby mice from the virus
CDC: Zika Can Be Found in Placental, Fetal Tissue at Birth
Of 546 live births with possible maternal Zika virus, 11 percent proved positive
CDC: Number of U.S. Counties With Zika-Carrying Mosquitoes Up
Surveillance also spotted increase in mosquitoes that transmit dengue, chikungunya viruses
CDC: ~5 Percent of Pregnancies With Zika Result in Birth Defects
Birth defects can occur following infection during any trimester
Four Separate Events Led to Zika’s Introduction Into Florida
Virus strains came from the Caribbean and Latin America, researchers say
Risk of Zika Infection Appears to Be Low for Pregnant Women
U.S. study found only one of 185 who traveled to active areas tested positive, and baby wasn't infected
Cost of Zika Virus Outbreak in U.S. Could Be Very High
A mild outbreak might approach $200 million, while more severe spread could involve billions
