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New study finds acute Zika virus infection can damage nerves
New study finds acute Zika virus infection can damage nerves
A large percentage of people suffering from Zika virus infections, according to the study, are asymptomatic or show only mild symptomsIn a first, scientists have found that acute Zika virus infection can cause sensory polyneuropathy - degeneration of peripheral nerves that are associated with feeling.Concerned about the increasing number of neurological complications related to the Zika virus, the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) has recently established a forum to contribute expertise to the coordinated global response to the Zika crisis.A team of researchers, who were a part of the WFN Work Group, described the first case of sensory polyneuropathy associated with acute Zika virus infection.
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First case of locally-transmitted Zika virus infection reported in Singapore: MOH, NEA
First case of locally-transmitted Zika virus infection reported in Singapore: MOH, NEA
SINGAPORE: A 47-year-old Malaysian woman living at Block 102 Aljunied Crescent is Singapore's first reported case of locally-transmitted Zika virus infection, the Ministry of Health and National Environment Agency said on Saturday (Aug 27).As she had not travelled to Zika-affected areas recently, she was likely to have been infected in Singapore, MOH and NEA said in a joint news release.According to MOH and NEA, the patient had developed symptoms such as fever, rash and conjunctivitis from Thursday.
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Tampa waging war on Zika virus
Tampa waging war on Zika virus
David Gonzalez has been patrolling area neighborhoods.TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The City of Tampa is waging war on Zika.Specifically, habitats where mosquitoes breed.
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Obama: GOP doesn't care about Zika virus
Obama: GOP doesn't care about Zika virus
President Obama charged in his weekly radio address that congressional Republicans don't care much about whether people in the U.S. are hit with the Zika virus.Obama said he got a letter this year from a woman named Ashley, who was "extremely concerned" about Zika because she's expecting a child.Zika has been linked to brain deformities in children.
in like manner azfamily
FDA recommends Zika virus testing for all blood donations in U.S - azfamily.com 3TV
FDA recommends Zika virus testing for all blood donations in U.S - azfamily.com 3TV
The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it wants all blood banks in the U.S. to start testing donated blood and blood components for the Zika virus."The goal of the recommendation is to keep the blood supply safe for all those who might need a blood transfusion," said Dr. Peter Marks, Director FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.At United Blood Services of Arizona, they are still reviewing the FDA's advisement.
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