Zika virus infection

After Kanpur, Zika Virus also reached other cities of Uttar Pradesh

The risk of Zika virus continues to increase in UP, the cases of this virus in UP are about to reach 100. The health department is taking all necessary precautions. Doctors believe that caution is necessary to avoid Zika.

Nov 08, 2021, 11:08 AM IST

Zika vaccine from live virus found to protect mice

Rapid and promising progress has been made towards Zika vaccines, but they have been made either from an inactivated version of the Zika virus or subunits of the virus.

Apr 11, 2017, 13:47 PM IST

You may not get Zika virus disease twice, says study

The research shows that Zika infection provides excellent protection against reinfection.

Oct 14, 2016, 16:11 PM 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

Mistaken for dengue, Zika cases may be underestimated

The methodologies currently available to the public health system and private labs and hospitals may also produce false positives for dengue in patients with Zika because the two viruses are so similar.

Sep 01, 2016, 15:10 PM IST

Zika breakthrough? Scientists claim tapeworm drug could cure deadly virus infection

Nicolsamide, a US Food and Drug Administration approved drug already used to combat parasitic infections by tapeworms, showed no danger to pregnant women in animal studies. 

Aug 30, 2016, 14:15 PM IST

Zika virus now linked to severe joint deformities in babies!

Researchers from Brazil's Recife, the city at the centre of the Zika epidemic, believe there may also be a link between Zika infection and a severe joint condition.

Aug 10, 2016, 11:43 AM IST

Five herbs that may help cure Zika virus infection – Watch slideshow

Five herbs that may help cure Zika virus infection – Watch slideshow

Aug 05, 2016, 12:09 PM IST

Why the Zika virus is causing alarm - Questions and answers about the current outbreak

Global health officials have said that the Zika virus, which has been linked to severe birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil, is rapidly spreading in the Americas and could infect 3 million to 4 million people. The race is on to develop a Zika vaccine.

Feb 03, 2016, 05:07 AM IST

Zika virus: From symptoms of infection to treatment - All you need to know

Global health officials say the Zika virus, linked to severe birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil, is spreading rapidly in the Americas and could infect 3 million to 4 million people. The race is on to develop a Zika vaccine.

Jan 30, 2016, 03:21 AM IST

Zika virus may be transmitted through sex?

The World Health Organization has warned that Zika virus is "spreading explosively" and may cause up to 4 million cases in the Americas.

Jan 29, 2016, 00:57 AM IST

Zika virus scare: 10 key developments

The Zika virus disease, which is a mosquito-borne viral infection, has been linked to babies being born with underdeveloped brains.

Jan 27, 2016, 18:15 PM IST

Zika virus: What is it? Symptoms, prevention!

Zika virus is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito.

Jan 26, 2016, 17:35 PM IST