Scientists from the National Institutes of Health are in the process of formulating a promising vaccine against this mosquito born infection.
First case of Zika infection is confirmed in Travis County where a new-born child has clear signs of microcephaly. The child's mother was in Central America during her pregnancy in 2016, August and the symptoms of the child show that he has been attacked by the virus in the early stages of development.
A new study led by UCLA finds that abnormalities linked to Zika that occur in fetuses are more extensive and severe, than previously thought.
A study shows the effects of Zika Virus on women who were exposed to the virus while pregnant in other countries and then came to the United States.
New research reveals that Zika virus may live longer than expected as it hides behind body organs protected from the immune system.
The study was conducted among 29 babies.
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Government officials have done the same measures in their fight against other mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and yellow fever.