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), ...

While many people with a Zika virus infection won’t have symptoms, it is very dangerous to pregnant women. That’s because an ...

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

Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host ... Dr. Noushin Emami, Reader at LSTM and co-lead author on the paper Most Zika infections do not lead to disease, and those that do generally cause mild ...

While infection with Zika virus in adults typically leads to mild symptoms and very rarely Guillain-Barré syndrome, “the primary concern surrounding ZIKV arises from the occurrence of ...

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.

Zika transmission has been reported in more than 90 countries as the spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito that carries the ...

The World Health Organization reveals that Maharashtra accounted for 140 of the 151 Zika virus cases in India in 2024, with Pune being the epicenter. The report highlights concerns over neurological ...

Maharashtra reported 140 cases of the Zika virus disease in 2024, its highest since 2021, said a situation report published by the World Health Organization on Wednesday.

Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect and spread the disease further, new research shows.