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), ...

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In 2024, the Zika virus testing market generated USD 232.7 million, highlighting a growing demand for early detection and effective screening solutions. The continued global emphasis on infectious ...

Pune on Sunday reported three new suspected cases of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS), taking the case count to 158. Of these, ...

In 2024, Maharashtra reported 140 of the 151 Zika virus cases in India, according to the WHO. While Zika has been linked to neurological complications, the recent GBS outbreak in Pune was not ...

A 56-year-old woman from Pune has died due to Guillain-Barre syndrome at Sassoon General Hospital. Pune has reported 127 GBS cases with several patients from newly merged areas. Residents allege ...

The UK Health Security Agency has launched a pioneering genetics test which will be used to monitor NHS patient samples and could help identify the next ‘Disease X’ ...

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.

The health department also recorded 16 fresh suspected GBS cases in Pune district, bringing the case-load number to 127 ...

Zika virus alters the chemical composition of human skin, making individuals more attractive to mosquitoes, according to new research from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. The study, ...

"Abbott's molecular test may provide the ability to identify the active virus over a longer time-period with whole blood and could provide a more accurate diagnosis.” Abbott’s RealTime ZIKA ...