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As the tunnels develop and connect neighboring cells, a path opens for the virus to invade new cells.” “Zika is the only virus in its family, which includes dengue and West Nile viruses among ...

"Zika is the only virus in its family, which includes dengue and West Nile viruses among others, whose NS1 protein triggers the formation of tunnels in multiple cell types," Michita said.