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Zika virus and Zika fever [PDF]
Virologica Sinica, 2016 An emerging mosquito-borne arbovirus named Zika virus (ZIKV), of the family Flaviviridae and genus Flavivirus, is becoming a global health threat. ZIKV infection was long neglected due to its sporadic nature and mild symptoms. However, recently, with its rapid spread from Asia to the Americas, affecting more than 30 countries, accumulating evidences ...
Zhaoyang, Wang, Peigang, Wang, Jing, An
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Susceptibility of Chicken Embryos, Sheep, Cattle, Pigs, and Chickens to Zika Virus Infection
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020 The susceptibility of sheep, cattle, pigs, chickens and chicken embryos to Zika virus infection was evaluated by experimental inoculation with Zika virus Thailand strain isolated from a Canadian traveler in 2013.
Aruna Ambagala +12 more
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The immunology of Zika Virus [PDF]
F1000Research, 2018 Zika virus (ZIKV) was initially thought to cause only mild, self-limiting symptoms. However, recent outbreaks have been associated with the autoimmune disease Guillain-Barré syndrome and causally linked to a congenital malformation known as microcephaly. This has led to an urgent need for a safe and effective vaccine.
Culshaw, A +2 more
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Zika Virus IgM Detection and Neutralizing Antibody Profiles 12–19 Months after Illness Onset
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2019 Data on the duration of detectable Zika virus–specific IgM in infected persons are limited. Neutralizing antibody cross-reactivity occurs between Zika virus and related flaviviruses, but the degree to which this confounds diagnosis is uncertain.
Isabel Griffin +9 more
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Lack of Durable Cross-Neutralizing Antibodies Against Zika Virus from Dengue Virus Infection
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2017 Cross-reactive antibodies elicited by dengue virus (DENV) infection might affect Zika virus infection and confound serologic tests. Recent data demonstrate neutralization of Zika virus by monoclonal antibodies or human serum collected early after DENV ...
Matthew H. Collins +7 more
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Zika virus infection in pregnancy
Thai Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2016 Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus. It is transmitted to humans by infected Aedes spp. mosquitoes. Non-vector-borne transmission routes of Zika virus include blood transfusion-related transmission, sexual transmission ...
Vorapong Phupong
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The current status of Zika virus in Southeast Asia [PDF]
Epidemiology and Health, 2016 OBJECTIVES: Zika virus currently poses a global threat and is a major public health issue throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. However, Zika virus infections in humans have also been observed in other regions, including Southeast Asia, where ...
Viroj Wiwanitkit
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Nonhuman Primate Models of Zika Virus Infection and Disease during Pregnancy
Viruses, 2021 Since the explosive outbreak of Zika virus in Brazil and South/Central America in 2015–2016, the frequency of infections has subsided, but Zika virus remains present in this region as well as other tropical and sub-tropical areas of the globe.
Nicole N. Haese +5 more
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Natural Vertical Transmission of Zika Virus in Larval Aedes aegypti Populations, Morelos, Mexico
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2019 We characterized natural vertical transmission of Zika virus in pools of Aedes aegypti larvae hatched from eggs collected in Jojutla, Morelos, Mexico.
Mónica Izquierdo-Suzán +8 more
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A comprehensive review of Zika virus infection
The Journal of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, 2018 Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that is becoming a new global threat. Currently, serologic (ELISA) and molecular (RT-PCR) testing make the diagnosis of Zika virus infection.
Ahmad Tavakoli +6 more
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