Zika Stories
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Beenie Man Zika Virus Update: 'Me No Have It Now'
The latest update on reggae star Beenie Man's health following his Zika diagnosis in July. -
Do We Have A Zika Cure Yet?
Zika virus was identified as an international health emergency in February, but are we any closer to finding a cure or vaccine? -
How Long Does Zika Virus Stay In Your Body?
Women are advised to wait eight weeks after they first show symptoms of the disease before trying to get pregnant. -
The World Needs To Prepare For ‘Global Epidemic’ Of Birth Defects: Study
New research adds to the consensus that the Zika virus can cause birth defects, leading to calls that we must "prepare for a global epidemic of microcephaly." -
Zika Virus Found In Adult Human Eyes
Chinese researchers have found the Zika virus RNA in the conjunctival fluids of infected adult patients. -
Zika May Be Worse For Adults Than We Thought
A new case report indicates that the Zika virus can infect the brain and cause neurological symptoms in adults. -
Does Zika Virus Manifest In Tears?
The Zika virus may persist in the eyes, which could represent another route of transmission, and could explain why some patients develop eye disease. -
How Close Are We To Vaccines For Zika, Dengue, And Chikungunya?
What's the latest news on vaccines for the mosquito-borne diseases Zika, chikungunya, and dengue? -
Africa And Asia At Risk For Zika Epidemic
The Zika virus could become an epidemic far beyond Brazil, a new study reports. -
Zika Is Making Babies Deaf, Too
New research suggests that Zika can cause hearing loss in infected newborns. The virus has already been linked to microcephaly. -
How Long Does Zika Virus Live In The Vagina?
Researchers, using lab mice, find evidence that the Zika virus has better survival skills in certain body parts. -
Tragic Photos Show How Zika Damages Babies' Brains
A new study reveals how destructive the Zika virus can be to the brains of infants infected in the womb.
