Brazilians Have To Learn To Think Like A Mosquito
That's the advice from a biologist as Brazil launches a war on the mosquitoes that are spreading Zika virus.
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Mapping Zika: From A Monkey In Uganda To A Growing Global Concern
The virus was first identified in 1947 in a rhesus monkey in the Zika Forest. Our maps show how it spread slowly at first, then last year began a rapid invasion of the Americas.
Carnival Gives Brazil Ideas About How To Fight Zika
Dancing mosquitoes, songs and free condoms are part of the events designed to raise Zika consciousness.
How Much Harm Can The Zika Virus Really Do?
Researchers are looking into the possible link to birth defects — and suspected cases of hearing loss in adults. First they need a fast test to identify the virus.
Zika-Linked Brain Damage In Infants May Be 'Tip Of The Iceberg'
An investigation is finding "profound abnormalities" in babies with microcephaly who are born to Brazilian mothers suspected of having the Zika infection.
#ZikaQA: Your Questions On The Zika Virus, Answered
NPR correspondents answer your Zika virus queries: Who's at risk? What are the implications for pregnant women? Will there be a vaccine?
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Join The Fight To Stop Zika Virus
On a trial basis, a British company is releasing genetically modified mosquitoes in Brazil to try to reduce the Aedes aegypti population — the species spreading Zika.
The Zika Virus Takes A Frightening Turn — And Raises Many Questions
Concern continues to grow over the outbreak of Zika virus in Latin America. The virus has been linked to severe brain damage in babies.
Zika Virus Likely Affected Her Baby, And She Feels Brazil Doesn't Care
The government is trying to wipe out Zika virus, which has been linked to a severe birth defect. But is it doing enough to help families whose children have been affected?
Zika Virus Makes CDC Consider A Travel Warning For Pregnant Women
The Centers for Disease Control is concerned about an increase in a rare birth defect in Brazil that could be linked to the virus. But Zika is not just in Brazil; see a map of where it is spreading.