Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Honduras reports first death from Zika-linked syndrome

Honduras on Friday reported its first death from a paralyzing illness linked to the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne epidemic that is spreading through Latin America and also suspected of causing birth defects.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

No Zika vaccine for another three years: Brazil expert

Global health experts agreed Wednesday to prioritise developing vaccines against the Zika virus suspected of causing birth defects, but a Brazilian specialist warned that doing so would take at least three years.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

WHO advises pregnant women not to travel to Zika oubreak areas

The World Health Organization on Tuesday advised pregnant women not to travel to areas affected by the Zika virus outbreak, saying the new advice was issued amid mounting evidence that Zika can cause birth defects.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Puerto Rico braces for wave of mosquito-borne Zika virus

Leilani Dominicci has all the typical worries of pregnant women plus a new one spreading across Puerto Rico: the fear she will become infected with the Zika virus and put her baby at risk.

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