Conception During Low Mosquito Activity May Reduce Zika Virus Odds
Researcher suggests attempting pregnancy when mosquito activity is low to avoid birth defects.
Researcher suggests attempting pregnancy when mosquito activity is low to avoid birth defects.
To date, more than 1,600 cases have been brought into the United States by returning travelers and mosquitoes capable of transmitting are present in much of the US
Blood collection establishments in the rest of the United States may also choose now or in the future to participate in testing under IND, even in the absence of local mosquito-borne transmission of Zika virus.
Dutch case finds woman’s infection in South America may have contributed to pregnancy loss.
The agency “updates its interim guidance related to Zika virus transmission and related health effects based on the accumulating evidence.”
If confirmed, cases would be first instances of Zika infection in continental United States
Funding is stopgap measure to help states respond to emerging threat, protect pregnant women.
If confirmed, it would be first case of local spread of the virus in continental United States.
New case of Zika linked to high viral load highlights importance of research into Zika transmission.
Officials say transmission by mosquito, sex unlikely.