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An experimental DNA-based vaccine for Zika virus has proceeded to human safety trials

Animal Study Finds DNA-Based Vaccine Effective Against Zika

Human safety trials are already under way, researchers add
The Zika virus can be detected in conjunctival fluid

Zika Virus Present in Conjunctival Fluid

Virus may persist in urine, saliva longer, but corneal transplants may pose risk
In a case report published online Aug. 21 in the Journal of Neurological Sciences

First Case of Zika-Associated Sensory Polyneuropathy Reported

Honduran man with Zika infection presented with sensory nerve damage
Three already existing drugs may offer pregnant women and their developing fetuses protection against the damaging effects of Zika virus

Researchers Investigate Three Drugs That Might Fight Zika

But only one is already approved in the United States
U.S. health officials report that the Zika virus can be spread sexually even when a partner shows no signs of infection. The research was published in the Aug. 26 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

CDC: Zika Transmitted by Sex Partner With No Symptoms

Second report highlights ties between Zika and Guillain-Barré syndrome
High-tech imaging is revealing a wide variety of brain defects

Imaging Shows Zika-Linked Congenital Brain Abnormalities

Images of the brains of Brazilian newborns and fetuses suggest the virus affects multiple sites
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released updated interim clinical guidance for health care providers caring for infants born to mothers with possible Zika infection during pregnancy.

CDC Updates Guidance on Infants With Congenital Zika

Recommendations for initial evaluation and testing of infants born to mothers with possible Zika
Primary human placental macrophages

Research Offers Insight Into Zika Virus Transmission to Placenta

Permissive Zika virus infection of primary human placental macrophages, fibroblasts demonstrated
Florida Gov. Rick Scott confirmed on Friday that local transmission of the Zika virus has occurred in Miami Beach

Five Local Zika Cases Now Confirmed in Miami Beach

Florida Gov. Rick Scott says overall total now at 36; CDC urges pregnant women to avoid affected area
The Zika virus contains 10 proteins

Zika Virus Proteins NS4A, NS4B Associated With Microcephaly

Discovery might one day lead to a way to prevent the birth defect, researchers say