Tags: Zika Virus

Zika Virus Again: Asian Tiger Backyard Mosquito Poses Carrier Threat As Similar Traces Were Found

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.17.2017 17:30 PM

Find out about Zika's second possible carrier, Asian tiger mosquitoes here. As Zika Virus infested Brazil a year ago through the yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti), a new possible carrier of the virus was found.

Study Shows Effects of Zika Virus In Canadian Travelers

03.07.2017 01:12 AM

With the recent findings of a study, Zika virus in Canadian travelers showed that it was usually confirmed to be a case of dengue. However, the symptoms tend to be more severe, here's why.

Zika Virus Spread By More Mosquito Species Aiming North America

03.03.2017 04:21 AM

Accordingly, there are 26 additional potential mosquito species than what was previously known. Seven among these mosquito species can be found in the United States.

Zika Virus’ Rapid Spread Affected By Climate Change, Studies Show

02.17.2017 15:42 PM

Studies suggests that climate change can be a possible cause of the rapid spread of Zika Virus. What could be the principle and mechanism behind this research claim?

U.S. Lab Repeats Zika Tests Because Of One Mistake

02.17.2017 04:17 AM

The laboratory at Washington D.C., United States has to repeat its lab tests for nearly 300 pregnant women because of mistakes

CDC: Pregnant Women Should Avoid Traveling To Zika-Infected Regions

01.20.2016 09:46 AM

The Centers for Disease Control has issued a new protocol on Tuesday, asking doctors whose pregnant clients have recently travelled to areas affected with Zika virus to undergo testing for possible infection. They are also warranted to ask for manifestations of certain symptoms.

Hawaii Reports First Case Associating Zika Virus And Birth Defects

01.18.2016 02:57 AM

A new-born baby in Hawaii with an unusually small head got infected with Zika virus, according to health officials in the USA. This is the country's first reported case to associate the virus and birth defects.