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Mosquito-borne virus

Zika's effects now also include miscarriages, thinner brain tissue

This disorganisation could be how the virus penetrates the placenta to infect the foetus, the researchers said.

Feb 22, 2017, 16:43 PM IST

Zika virus – All you need to know! (Watch video)

The Zika virus can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. Infection during pregnancy can cause certain birth defects.

Oct 12, 2016, 11:08 AM IST

14th Zika virus infection in South Korea

South Korea has confirmed another case of the Zika virus infection, raising the number of people infected with the virus here to 14, health authorities said Saturday.

Sep 25, 2016, 00:41 AM IST

Three babies affected with Zika virus born in US!

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the three babies, whose mothers were infected with Zika, had brain problems like microcephaly, excess fluid in the brain, abnormal eye development and more.

Jun 17, 2016, 09:53 AM IST

Vaccine against dengue virus is 100 percent effective: Study

An experimental vaccine against dengue, the world's most common mosquito-borne virus, was 100 percent effective in early trials and could speed up the pace of a vaccine against Zika, researchers said today.

Mar 17, 2016, 13:07 PM IST

Zika virus persisted in man's semen for 2 months: Report

A man in Britain who was infected with Zika while traveling to the Cook Islands showed evidence of the mosquito-borne virus in his semen for two months, health officials said today.

Feb 13, 2016, 00:59 AM IST

Mexico unveils world's first approved dengue vaccine

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), "nearly 40 percent of the world`s population (3.9 billion people) is at risk of contracting dengue."

Dec 10, 2015, 08:55 AM IST