CDC: Update on Noncongenital Zika Cases in the U.S.
Ninety-five percent of cases were identified in travelers returning from Zika virus-affected areas
Zika Virus
Zika Vaccine Candidate Gets Fast Track Designation
A total of 240 individuals between the ages 18 and 49 are enrolled in the Phase 1 trial of TAK-426.
HCV Drug May Potentially Be an Effective Treatment for Zika
Sofosbuvir protected and rescued neural cells infected by the Zika virus in cell cultures and mouse models, and blocked transmission of the virus to mouse fetuses.
Test to Detect Zika in Blood Donations Gets FDA Approval
Not designed to diagnose the infection, however
Why Florida Is a Likely Hotspot for Zika Outbreaks
Virus strains came from the Caribbean and Latin America, researchers say
CDC: Too Few Infants Born to Zika-Infected Mothers Receive Proper Follow-Up
CDC report also says too few infants are tested for the virus
New Zika Findings Strengthen the Importance of Screening
Studies found greater prevalence than believed, more neurological problems appearing months after birth
First Case of Zika-Related Glaucoma in Infant ID’d
Brazilian baby developed condition after being exposed to virus in womb
Zika Virus May Live for Hours on Certain Surfaces
But it’s unclear whether simply touching these surfaces might transmit the virus, researchers say
