Zika virus induces cell death in human neural cells: Study
In a first, Brazilian researchers have demonstrated the harmful effects of Zika virus on human brain, revealing that the virus reduces growth and induces cell death and malformations in neural stem cells.
Apr 11, 2016, 19:21 PM IST
Zika virus: Sexual transmission more common than thought, says WHO
Reports and investigations in several countries strongly suggest that sexual transmission of the virus is more common than previously assumed.
Mar 09, 2016, 02:19 AM IST
Laos reports local transmission of Zika virus: WHO
Laos joined a total of 41 countries that have reported local transmissions of the virus since the beginning the year, a WHO report said.
Mar 05, 2016, 21:59 PM IST
Zika breakthrough: Scientists find link between virus and foetal brain damage
The findings are the first concrete evidence of a link between Zika virus and microcephaly, which until now had been circumstantial.
Mar 05, 2016, 02:15 AM IST
Brazil reports 5,909 microcephaly cases since October 2015
Brazil's Health Ministry says it's received reports of 5,909 cases of microcephaly since the Zika virus outbreak started in October.
Mar 03, 2016, 01:11 AM IST
Brazil says microcephaly cases linked to Zika rise to 4,863
The number of confirmed and suspected cases of microcephaly in Brazil associated with the Zika virus has risen to 4,863 from 4,690 a week earlier.
Mar 02, 2016, 06:38 AM IST
Zika virus now linked to stillbirth, congenital defects
Zika may also lead to hydrops fetalis, hydranencephaly, and foetal demise, says a case study.
Feb 26, 2016, 23:14 PM IST
WHO seeks $56 million for Zika; Brazil microcephaly cases rise
The WHO declared the outbreak a global public health emergency on Feb. 1, noting the association of the virus with two neurological disorders: microcephaly in babies and Guillain-Barre syndrome that can cause paralysis.
Feb 18, 2016, 08:47 AM IST
Russia confirms first case of Zika virus
The woman, whose name has not been revealed, was admitted to hospital after she spiked a fever and displayed a rash.
Feb 16, 2016, 09:15 AM IST
Three million homes examined for Zika in Brazil
Brazil is one of the Latin American nations most affected by Zika, which in this country is suspected of being associated with a significant increase in cases of babies born with abnormally small skulls, a condition known as microcephaly.
Feb 16, 2016, 08:57 AM IST
More than 5,000 pregnant women in Colombia have Zika virus: Govt
More than 5,000 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the country`s national health institute said on Saturday, as the disease continues its rapid spread across the Americas.
Feb 14, 2016, 04:14 AM IST
Zika virus outbreak: Microcephaly cases rise to 5,079 in Brazil
The rapid increase was attributed to the Zika virus, which has been spreading across the country.
Feb 14, 2016, 00:12 AM IST
Zika virus: US to hire disease experts ahead of 2016 Rio Olympic Games
Brazil is the worst-hit country in the outbreak of Zika that is sweeping the Americas.
Feb 11, 2016, 21:16 PM IST
China confirms first Zika virus case
Zika virus is carried by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and has been linked to a condition called microcephaly, in which babies are born with underdeveloped brains.
Feb 10, 2016, 17:53 PM IST
Zika outbreak: Doctors puzzle over severity of defects in some babies
Bill Berkrot and Anthony Boadle/Reuters
Feb 09, 2016, 13:28 PM IST
Spain reports first Zika-infected pregnancy case in Europe
The health ministry said on Thursday that the woman, who had recently returned from Colombia, showed symptoms and is in her third trimester of pregnancy.
Feb 05, 2016, 12:31 PM IST
UNICEF calls for immediate action against Zika virus
The United Nations Children' s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday called for immediate action to help stop the spread of Zika virus which is the suspected underlying cause of soaring cases of microcephaly in newborn babies in Brazil.
Feb 03, 2016, 06:58 AM IST
Strengthen surveillance against Zika, WHO tells southeast Asia
The WHO has declared the recent clusters of microcephaly and other neurological abnormalities reported in the Americas as a public health emergency of international concern.
Feb 02, 2016, 22:57 PM IST
Red emergency alert against 'dangerous 7'
The WHO had on Thursday issued a warning to all countries, including India, who have the vector of Aedes mosquito, adding that the Zika virus is "spreading explosively" and could infect as many as
Jan 29, 2016, 22:26 PM IST
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