Co-infection exists – Study says zika mosquito may transmit dengue with single bite
In the study, published in the journal Nature Communications, the team infected mosquitoes in the lab with multiple kinds of viruses to learn more about the transmission of more than one infection from a single mosquito bite.
May 19, 2017, 20:30 PM IST
Researchers identify 35 vector species that may be responsible for spreading Zika
The new predictive model, detailed in the journal eLife, could streamline the initial step of pinpointing Zika vectors.
Mar 01, 2017, 23:51 PM IST
Puerto Rico sees 'rapid increase' in Zika: US health chief
Zika virus is spreading fast in Puerto Rico, infecting as many as 50 pregnant women per day and raising the risk of birth defects, US health officials have said.
Jul 08, 2016, 03:07 AM IST
Zika mosquito found in Chile, first time in decades
The species of mosquito that carries the Zika virus has been found in mainland Chile for the first time in six decades, the country`s health minister said Monday.
Apr 19, 2016, 05:45 AM IST
