Tag: Zika infection

Antibody Treatment Shields Fetus From Zika in Mice Human-derived protein shows promise, but must still be tested in human trials WebMD News from HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2016 (HealthDay News) …

Zika has been a threatening disease for some time now. Its detrimental effects have been recognized in many parts of the world. The primary way to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from Zika …

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12, 2016 -- The Zika virus may harm a baby's brain even if the mother is infected just before giving birth, a new study suggests. It had been believed that Zika infection posed a …

Zika May Be Passed on Through Tears, Sweat: Report Doctors detail unusual case of infection at Utah hospital WebMD News from HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The …

It’s official. Zika has come to Florida. Four people caught the virus in a small neighborhood north of downtown Miami, Governor Rick Scott said Friday. That means mosquitoes in the neighborhood became infected with Zika …

Pregnancy is a delicate situation. Once conception happens, the fetus develops in the woman’s uterus until it is time for birth. Like any ailment, Zika does not choose which people to infect. An infected mosquito …