Zika virus

UK begins first human trial of new Zika vaccine

Apr 29, 2023

London, April 29 (IANS) The UK has begun the first human clinical trials of a new Zika vaccine, after it showed promising results in animal studies.

Zika Spreads it Tentacles in 13 States Including Telangana: ICMR Study

Jul 06, 2022

Hyderabad: Local transmission of Zika virus is confirmed as the virus is spreading to more parts of the country including Telangana, according to the researchers at the Indian Institute of Medical...

Study Finds Zika Virus Could Get Dangerous With a Small Mutation

Apr 22, 2022

The NS2B I39V/I39T mutation is the name of the mutation. It improves the capacity of the Zika virus to multiply in both mice and mosquitos.

Is Zika Virus Contagious? How to Treat the Infection?

Jul 09, 2021

Kerala: Kerala is still battling viruses ever since the first corona case was reported in the state. The number of daily cases in the state is now the highest in the country.

Why Frequent ZikaTest Is Must For Pregnant Women

Nov 02, 2017

Women should be tested for the Zika virus more than once during pregnancy as the pathogen can be intermittently present in the urine for up to seven months, researchers suggested.