While Zika has been reported in more than 90 countries, surprisingly little is known about what exactly drives Zika ...

The mum had been unaware of the risk of Zika virus to her baby and initial scans and blood samples she got after returning from her trip showed no cause for concern. A report by the Centers for ...

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), ...

The spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the Zika virus as well as dengue, Rift Valley fever, and ...

Zika virus infections, for the most part, are asymptomatic or have mild effects for two to seven days. However, the virus can have an especially dangerous effect on pregnant women, where it poses a ...

Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical ... Zika can occasionally cause more serious complications and can harm a developing baby if contracted by a pregnant woman. This ...

Three species of mosquito are of particular concern in Europe, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and ...

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.

Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne orthoflavivirus that can cause birth defects, including microcephaly, a condition in which head and brain size are significantly reduced at birth. The ...

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.