Key Points Over 60 Zika virus cases reported in Kerala. Maharashtra confirms one case in Pune. Zika virus spreads through mosquito bites, sexual contact, and more. Most infected people experience mild or no symptoms. No vaccine or specific medicine exists; prevention focuses on avoiding mosquito bites. Zika Virus Outbreak: Cases Reported in Kerala and Maharashtra … Read more
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Infection with Zika virus (ZIKV) in pregnancy can lead to neurological disorders, fetal abnormalities, and fetal death. Until now it’s not been clear how the virus manages to cross the placenta, which forms a strong barrier against microbes and chemicals that could harm the fetus. The results of a laboratory study carried out by researchers … Read more
With over 600 known human viruses and new ones emerging, experts highlight how climate change, globalization, and zoonotic spillover are accelerating viral threats—are we ready for the next pandemic? Invited Review: Human viruses: An ever-increasing list. Image Credit: Lightspring / Shutterstock In a recent review published in the journal Virology, researchers examined the increasing diversity of human … Read more
Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne orthoflavivirus that can cause birth defects, including microcephaly, a condition in which head and brain size are significantly reduced at birth. The collective results of the newly reported study involving work in human cell lines, fruit flies, and mosquito cells, have shown how Zika virus hijacks a host protein … Read more