zika virus

Zika Virus News Update: Asian Tiger Mosquito May Carry Virus Further In the US

By Jenn Loro - May 04, 2016 11:57 AM EDT

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.

Canadian Doctor Invents DIY Mosquito Trap Using Old Tire to Fight Zika Virus

By Daniel Lee - Apr 07, 2016 05:37 PM EDT

According to a new study, a doctor from Canada has invented a DIY mosquito trap using an old tire. This invention can significantly decrease the mosquito populations to cut down the spread of Zika Virus.

Zika Infected Parents Should Avoid Having Child for Six Months At Least

By Daniel Lee - Mar 25, 2016 04:58 PM EDT

Federal officials announced a guidance for couple to delay pregnancy plan if either of them have been exposed to Zika virus that could lead to birth defects.

Prevent Zika Infection: Dodging Mosquito Bites

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 19, 2016 05:11 AM EDT

As we all know by now that Zika virus infection is linked to mosquito bites, people have become more cautious of mosquito bites to prevent Zika infection.

Joint U.S. and Brazil Teams Begin Study into Zika-Microcephaly Link

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 23, 2016 12:46 PM EST

Health official from the United States and Brazil have begun their joint efforts to study the link between the Zika virus and microcephaly.

Jim Bob And Michelle Duggar Criticized For Visiting Jill And Derick Dillard

By Jenn Loro - Feb 17, 2016 11:17 AM EST

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar visited their daughter Jill and son-in-law Derick Dillard while on a mission to Central America. The act, however, was lambasted by followers saying that they should have stayed home and look after their other kids.

CDC Warns Pregnant Women To Avoid Travel To Zika Hit Nations

By Peter R - Jan 21, 2016 04:25 PM EST

The virus can infect fetus to cause microcephaly that cause babies to be born with small heads and neurological problems.

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