Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Zika detected in urine, saliva: top Brazilian researchers

Brazil's top research institute said Friday that Zika has been detected in urine and saliva, but added that there is no proof the virus can be transmitted through those fluids.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Europe must 'act early' to prevent Zika spread: WHO

The World Health Organization urged European countries Wednesday to act swiftly to fend off the mosquito-born virus Zika, suspected of a surge in brain damaged babies in South America.

Medications

Drugmaker Sanofi Pasteur launches effort for Zika vaccine

Drugmaker Sanofi Pasteur said Tuesday it is launching an effort to research and develop a vaccine to prevent the Zika virus, after the World Health Organization declared a global emergency over its explosive spread across ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Thailand says man contracted Zika virus domestically

A man has contracted the Zika virus in Thailand, officials said Tuesday, as a global alert intensifies over the mosquito-borne infection blamed for a surge in serious birth defects in South America.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

World health officials mobilize on Zika threat

World health officials mobilized with emergency response plans and funding pleas Tuesday as fears grow that the Zika virus, blamed for a surge in the number of brain-damaged babies, could spread globally and threaten the ...

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