Zika virus blindfolds immune alarm cells according to : emory

When Zika virus infects them, it shuts down interferon signaling, one route for mustering the antiviral troops. The findings give additional insight into how Zika virus is able to counter human immune defenses. Bali Pulendran, PhD and colleagues at Emory Vaccine Center, Yerkes National Primate Research Center contributed to the paper. The authors also suspect that Zika targets other immune pathways in dendritic cells in addition to interferon signaling and continue to investigate those. Dendritic cells are "sentinel" cells that alert the rest of the immune system when they detect viral infection.




Funds will help fight Zika virusPhoto: Courtesy Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Congressman Henry Cuellar announces $560,000 in federal funds to the City of Laredo to help with Zika prevention and management. Pictured from left are Robert Eads, City of Laredo assistant city manager; Dr. ... more Photo: Courtesy Funds will help fight Zika virus 1 / 1 Back to GalleryCongressman Henry Cuellar announced Friday the allocation of $560,000 in federal funding to fight the Zika virus on the border. less Congressman Henry Cuellar announces $560,000 in federal funds to the City of Laredo to help with Zika prevention and management. "Zika virus infections have been reported here in our border communities, so vigilance is more important than ever. Pictured from left are Robert Eads, City of Laredo assistant city manager; Dr. Hector Gonzalez, City of Laredo Health Department director; Cynthia Collazo, deputy city manager; Pete Saenz, Laredo mayor; Cuellar; Jesus Olivares, Laredo city manager; and Julia Perales of the City of Laredo Health Department.

SNHD: First non-traveler contracts Zika virus sexually

The Southern Nevada Health District says the person contracted the virus sexuallyAccording to the SNHD, a woman contracted to the virus. The first non-traveler has contacted the Zika virus in Clark County. She was tested on December 28, 2016 and the virus was confirmed on February 8, 2017. No other details have been give on the woman. This is a developing story.



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