Zika virus

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

DNA: Zika virus - 10 key facts about mosquito-borne disease

Know 10 key facts about the Zika virus, which has been spreading rapidly in the Americas.

Jan 29, 2016, 00:13 AM IST

Zika virus: WHO sees 3-4 million cases in Americas, calls emergency meet on Feb 1

There is no vaccine or treatment for Zika, which is a close cousin of dengue and chikungunya and causes mild fever, rash and red eyes. 

Jan 28, 2016, 19:55 PM IST

Zika virus attacks pregnant women, affects the brain of unborn baby

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Jan 28, 2016, 12:43 PM IST

Zika virus spreads to 25 countries, no vaccine yet

Zika virus disease has now been reported to have already spread to at least 25 countries.

Jan 28, 2016, 09:24 AM IST

Brazil's Rousseff declares war on mosquito spreading Zika virus

President Dilma Rousseff said on Wednesday that Brazil must wage war against the Aedes aegypti mosquito that spreads the Zika virus linked to a surge in cases of a dangerous birth defect, focussing on eliminating the insect`s breeding grounds.

Jan 28, 2016, 05:53 AM IST

US researchers call for WHO to take rapid action on Zika virus

Georgetown University researchers urged WHO Director-General Margaret Chan to heed the lessons of Ebola and act quickly to combat the Zika.

Jan 28, 2016, 00:31 AM IST

Zika virus: All you need to know about the mosquito-borne disease

The Zika virus that has been rapidly spreading over the past few days, most prominently in Brazil, has now been reported to have been found in 21 countries in the Caribbean, North and South America.

Jan 27, 2016, 21:39 PM 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

Health Alert: Virginia resident tests positive for Zika virus

The mosquito-borne Zika virus has been linked to brain damage in thousands of babies in Brazil. 

Jan 27, 2016, 07:33 AM IST

Travel industry faces growing concern over Zika virus

The World Health Organization has warned that the Zika virus is likely to spread to most of the Americas.

Jan 27, 2016, 03:34 AM 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

Zika virus likely to spread across US: WHO

The virus, transmitted by the bite of Aedes mosquitoes, is native to Africa and was first found to be spreading in the US in May 2015.

Jan 25, 2016, 23:32 PM IST

Haiti hit with Zika virus outbreak: Official

Haiti's health ministry has said that the country has been hit by an outbreak of the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne ailment similar to dengue fever that is rapidly spreading through the Caribbean.

Jan 16, 2016, 09:49 AM IST

Zika virus linked to birth defects may spread across US

 The Zika virus, spread by a day-biting mosquito and possibly linked to serious birth defects in Brazil, has the potential to spread within the Americas, including parts of the US, researchers have warned.

Jan 15, 2016, 12:36 PM IST

Mosquitos spread microcephaly disease in Brazil

Cases of microcephaly, which causes babies to be born with small heads, are skyrocketing in Brazil and the discovery that mosquitoes carry the disease means there are few ways to stop it, officials said Monday.

Dec 01, 2015, 09:45 AM IST