Ophthalmology

Chorioretinal lesions secondary to zika virus observed

(HealthDay)—Acute-onset, self-resolving, placoid or multifocal non-necrotizing chorioretinal lesions may be caused by Zika virus infection, according to a case report published online March 9 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Daffodils, margaritas and other surprise skin dangers

(HealthDay)—You probably know to steer clear of poison ivy. But did you know that sipping a Margarita or eating an orange in the sunshine can cause a similar skin rash?

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

In first, scientists forecast West Nile Virus outbreaks

Scientists at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health are the first to report a method to accurately predict the timing and intensity of West Nile Virus (WNV) outbreaks. The study is published in the journal ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Research teams hone in on Zika vaccines, but challenges remain

As public health officials warn that spring's warmer temperatures may herald another increase of Zika virus infections in the Caribbean and North and South America, researchers around the world are racing to develop safe ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Zika virus blindfolds immune alarm cells

Gatekeeper immune cells are fighting Zika virus with an arm tied behind their backs, scientists from Emory Vaccine Center report.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

NIAID officials call for continued Zika research

Although cases of Zika virus infection appear to be decreasing, the mosquito-borne virus likely will become endemic in the Americas and continue to cause outbreaks and sporadic cases. Given the serious complications of Zika ...

Medical research

Lab vaccine shields mice against Zika virus

Antibodies drawn from a patient infected with Zika could form the basis of a vaccine against the notorious virus, a new animal study suggests.

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