A MUM-to-be was forced to terminate her pregnancy at 26 weeks after catching a virus that’s been spotted Europe – as it ...

Two recent studies, including one published today in Pediatrics, show that exposure to the Zika virus (ZIKV) in utero can ...

The mosquito-borne Zika virus is known for causing microcephaly, a birth defect in which abnormal brain development results ...

Sexual transmission usually happens when someone has returned from a Zika-affected area and then they pass it to their partner. This can be deadly when the virus is transmitted to pregnant women.

Zika virus, infamous for causing microcephaly, manipulates a host protein called ANKLE2 to assist its replication, which also ...

Study shows Zika virus exposure in utero increases risk of neurodevelopmental delays in children, even without CZS signs.

Mar. 4, 2024 — A vaccine against Zika virus is safe and effective when administered both before and during pregnancy, according to new ... Zika's Shape-Shifting Machinery, and a Possible Vulnera ...

Researchers discover how Zika virus and related viruses replicate in human cells, illuminating potential new vaccines.

However, the Zika virus can cause severe complications in pregnant women, as it can cause Microcephaly (a brain disability) or Congenital Zika Syndrome in the unborn child. READ ALSO: Monsoon ...

A new study of mortality rates among children younger than 5 years old in Brazil shows that children with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) had a 13-fold higher risk of death compared with those without ...