The U.S. is unprepared for the growing threat of mosquito- and tick-borne viruses
Experts warn that new tropical viruses are headed for the U.S. – and the country should take active measures to fend them off.
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Why mosquitoes might find you irresistible. Hint: A viral lure
Researchers have found that certain viruses may have a trick up their sleeve that can make humans more attractive to mosquitoes. The study also revealed a possible remedy.
5 years later, researchers assess how children exposed to Zika are developing
Subtle developmental differences in children whose brains seemed normal at birth underscore the need to follow children long term — a lesson that may be key for babies exposed to COVID-19.
Remembering Zika: Parents offered their kids for studies, then say they were forgotten
Years after agreeing to take part in research, families of children with congenital Zika syndrome are feeling abandoned.
Why Does A Virus Cause Problems In One Region But Not Another? A Study Offers Insight
In 2015, the mosquito-borne virus Zika exploded in South America. Health experts predicted it would erupt in Africa. But a major outbreak never happened. Now scientists think they understand why.
Why One Dangerous Mosquito Developed A Taste For Human Blood
Given the choice between an animal and a human, the Aedes aegypti species prefers ... us. A new study explains how that happened.
Babies Who Seem Fine At Birth May Have Zika-Related Problems Later, Study Finds
The largest study to follow women infected with Zika while they were pregnant finds about 6 percent of children had problems at birth, but 14 percent had complications by their first birthday.
A Global Guide For Leery Travelers
Is your destination too dangerous? How do you protect yourself from health threats?
Keystone Virus Makes Jump From Mosquitoes To Human For First Time
The first known human case of the virus was identified in a Florida teen after a year of tests. Known symptoms include fever and a severe rash, but it's unclear if it causes brain inflammation.
Did Zika Cause More Miscarriages Than Microcephaly?
A study looks at the rate of miscarriage — and of babies born with the birth defect — among a group of pregnant women in Brazil. Researchers were surprised by what they found.