The spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the Zika virus as well as dengue, Rift Valley fever, and ...

Zika, a mosquito-borne virus first identified in 1947 in a Rhesus macaque monkey, continues to perplex scientists in many ...

Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect and spread the ...

By altering the metabolism of the skin, the Zika virus guarantees its own survival, resulting in turning humans into mosquito ...

Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect and spread the disease further, new research shows.

A Patch of Protection Against Zika Virus Dec. 1, 2023 — A simple-to-apply, needle-free vaccine patch is being developed to protect people from the potentially deadly mosquito-borne Zika ...

In an exclusive interview with Frontline, Dr. Awate detailed the outbreak’s possible causes, treatment options, and necessary ...

"Although most Zika virus infections in pregnancy are asymptomatic, the virus can transfer vertically from mother to child, and the estimated risk for transfer is 10 to 30 per cent." Most people ...

Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne orthoflavivirus that can cause birth defects, including microcephaly, a condition in which head and brain size are significantly reduced at birth. The ...

A study from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine reveals that Zika virus alters human skin chemistry, increasing volatile organic compounds that attract mosquitoes. This boosts virus ...

Zika virus is a viral infection primarily spread by Aedes mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti. It's known for causing mild symptoms in most people, like fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes.