This article highlights the drastic difference of the findings of recent studies on the Zika virus. It also tackles the possible reasons for the confusion and the urgency of developing clear and similar methodoligies of the studies.
The world Health Organization has officially declared that Zika Virus can be transmitted through sexual intercourse.
A group of New York-based doctors have published their findings involving Zika symptoms they have observed in a patient. Knowing what to look for is important as the approaching mosquito season may lead to a sudden upsurge of Zika outbreaks across the United States.
The Zika virus has recently been detected in Aedes albopictus also known as Asian Tiger mosquito which inhabit and thrive in some parts of the US including the New England region. The dreaded virus is held responsible for rising microcephaly cases, a condition where an infant has an abnormally small head, in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The vaccine protected volunteers against an mild attenuated form of all four serotypes of dengue virus. Its success in phase 3 clinical trials could boost zika vaccine development.
The case study of a premature newborn without brain and fluid filled cavities hints at zika connection.
A case study involving a British man found that Zika virus can last in semen for two months.
Brazil and a U.S. research hospital in Texas have signed an agreement to create a Zika vaccine.
The health agency also suggested that couples abstain from any form of insertive sexual contact during pregnancy
The infected person is believed to have contracted the virus from another who has a history of travel to Venezuela
Airlines and cruise ships are offering refunds and rebookings at no extra cost for pregnant women who bought fares to regions where Zika has been confirmed.
The virus can infect fetus to cause microcephaly that cause babies to be born with small heads and neurological problems.
Liberia has confirmed that a 15-year-old boy has died after contracting the Ebola virus.
Charlie Sheen is keen in keeping his secret about his health and is rumored to have paid millions for people not to expose it in public.
Flu outbreaks are expected any time this month in October and its time to remember that prevention is better than cure.
