While many people with a Zika virus infection won’t have symptoms, it is very dangerous to pregnant women. That’s because an infection during pregnancy can cause microcephaly, which is when a baby's ...

"Our findings show that Zika virus isn't just passively transmitted." Scientist reveals disturbing way Zika virus affects ...

Infection with Zika virus in pregnancy can lead to neurological disorders, fetal abnormalities and fetal death. Until now, ...

Here’s a look at Zika virus, an illness spread through mosquito bites that can cause birth defects and other neurological defects. Facts Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

Researchers say understanding how Zika virus spreads through the human placenta and reaches the fetus is critical to prevent or control the infection.

"Our findings show that the Zika virus is not simply passively transmitted, but actively manipulates human biology to ensure its survival," said Dr. Noushin Emami, co-lead author of the paper, ...

Zika virus is a viral infection primarily spread by Aedes mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti. It's known for causing mild symptoms in most people, like fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes.

In recent years, the Zika virus (ZIKV) epidemic that affected Brazil, particularly the Northeast region, drew attention due to cases of microcephaly and other congenital malformations, known as ...

The state of Maharashtra is experiencing a significant outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome GBS with a total of 127 cases ...