Zika or dengue epidemic? Only tests will tell Although Zika virus is not yet scientifically reported, the aedes mosquito species, responsible for its transmission, is widespread in Nepal, and therefore, it would not be surprising if Zika virus infections are reported in Nepal Since late May 2019,... 25 Nov, 2019
Risk of Zika infection through sex may last only a month NEW YORK: Signs of Zika infection can be seen in semen for as long as nine months, but the risk of sexual transmission appears to end in one month, according to a study published Wednesday. The study suggests health officials have been overly... Environment 12 Apr, 2018
Singapore confirms two new Zika virus cases SINGAPORE: Singapore on Friday confirmed two cases of locally transmitted infections of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, bringing the total number of reported cases in the city-state this year to eight. The viral disease carried by mosquitoes has... Environment 09 Jun, 2017
Puerto Rico declares Zika outbreak over, CDC maintains travel warning Puerto Rico on Monday declared that the 2016 Zika epidemic is over, saying transmission of the virus that can cause birth defects when pregnant women are exposed has fallen significantly.About 10 cases of the mosquito-borne disease have been... Environment 06 Jun, 2017
Zika hit Florida months before infections found, study says NEW YORK: Zika began spreading in Florida mosquitoes about three months before infections showed up in the Miami area last summer, and the virus likely was carried in by travelers from the Caribbean, new research suggests. Mosquitoes there... Environment 25 May, 2017
Zika causes birth defects in one in 10 pregnancies: US study WASHINGTON: About one in 10 pregnant women with confirmed Zika infections had a fetus or baby with birth defects, offering the clearest picture yet of the risk of Zika infection during pregnancy, US researchers said on Tuesday. The report from... Environment 05 Apr, 2017
Mexico confirms first case of microcephaly from Zika MEXICO CITY: Mexico has confirmed the first case of microcephaly linked to the Zika virus, the health ministry said on Friday. The affected child, a girl, was born prematurely on November 5, 2016, and died at the moment of birth, the ministry said... Women 04 Feb, 2017
Texas reports first case of Zika spread by local mosquitoes Texas health officials on Monday reported the state's first case of Zika likely spread by local mosquitoes, making Texas the second state within the continental United States to report local transmission of the virus that has been linked to birth... Environment 29 Nov, 2016
Asia outbreaks prompt question: Is all Zika dangerous? CHICAGO/BANGKOK: Zika's rampage last year in Brazil caused an explosion of infections and inflicted a crippling neurological defect on thousands of babies - an effect never seen in a mosquito-borne virus. It also presented a mystery: why... Environment 23 Nov, 2016
Where Zika struck hardest, Brazil moms say more help needed RECIFE: As the sun dyes the early morning sky a reddish hue, Angelica Pereira carries her 1-year-old daughter out of the tiny white house sitting on a dirt road where piles of garbage float in puddles. The driver sent to fetch her and other... Environment 19 Oct, 2016
Zika vaccine race spurred by crisis and profit potential NEW YORK: The race to find protection against the Zika virus is fueled by something often missing from tropical disease research: the potential for big profit. The prospect of a blockbuster vaccine against a mosquito-borne virus has accelerated the... Environment 04 Oct, 2016
Utah man may have contracted Zika from dying father's tears SALT LAKE CITY: A Utah man who mysteriously contracted Zika from his infected father may have got it by touching his dad's tears or sweat with his bare hands, according to new research that found the unusual transmission method was likely caused by his... Mobile & Apps 29 Sep, 2016
