Zika virus

Puerto Rico may face 100,000 Zika cases by year's end: CDC

Puerto Rico may be on the brink of a massive outbreak of Zika, a mosquito-borne virus which has been linked to birth defects, and cash is urgently needed, warned US health authorities have warned.

Mar 11, 2016, 11:02 AM IST

First case of Zika virus infection linked to paralysis

In a first, a 15-year-old girl diagnosed with paralysis-causing myelitis was found to be infected by Zika virus, French researchers have reported.

Mar 09, 2016, 23:12 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

Bacteria-laden mosquitoes can control Zika

A new breed of mosquitoes laden with bacteria has proven capable of controlling the spread of dengue fever and the Zika virus, said Vietnam's health officials on Monday.

Mar 07, 2016, 20:26 PM 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

How Zika virus causes fetal brain defects

This Florida State University study is the first major finding that shows that these critical cells are a target of the virus and also negatively affected by it.

Mar 05, 2016, 10:10 AM 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

Serena Williams eyes Rio Olympics on her return to competition

Williams, who will face Wozniacki in the BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden in New York on Tuesday, has already won Olympic gold four times, once in the singles and on three occasions in the doubles.

Mar 04, 2016, 09:42 AM IST

Google donates USD 1M to help fight Zika virus spread

The virus is mainly spread through mosquito bites and has been potentially linked to birth defects.

Mar 03, 2016, 20:49 PM 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

Cuba reports first case of Zika

According to the statement, the woman was staying in a dorm in the western Cuban province of Artemisa together with 37 other doctors who are being monitored.

Mar 02, 2016, 20:27 PM IST

Zika virus decoded by scientists in China!

China confirmed its first case of imported Zika virus on February 9 this year.

Mar 02, 2016, 17:35 PM 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

New technique may help control Zika disease-bearing insects

The study revealed that the RNAi can be targeted specifically at the species in question, and does not harm other insects, such as bees and other pollinators.

Feb 25, 2016, 00:19 AM IST

Cuba sending 9,000 soldiers to fight Zika virus

Cuban President Raul Castro announced today that he is dispatching 9,000 soldiers to help keep the Zika virus out of Cuba, calling on the entire country to help kill the mosquito that carries the disease.

Feb 23, 2016, 03:48 AM IST