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Tag: Zika

Zika infections can cause significant developmental problems

Even babies born without the virus’s notable physical symptoms may experience sensory, attachment and anxiety issues, according to a new study.

Collaborative efforts among the National Primate Research Centers advance Zika virus research

By Marielle Iannella, editorial intern, Wisconsin National Primate Research Center Zika virus has been circulating in 89 countries around the world, according to a Sept. 1, 2023 report by the Pan American Health Organization. In January 2024, the Bangkok Post reported an uptick of Zika cases in Thailand. Since Zika emerged in the global spotlight …

Osorio to lead UW Global Health Institute

Jorge Osorio — a member of WNPRC’s Global Infectious Disease working group and a longtime collaborator on the center’s dengue vaccine and Zika research — has been named to lead the UW Global Health Institute.

Does previous dengue fever infection have an effect on Zika virus outcome?

By Jordana Lenon Understanding whether the severity of maternal and fetal Zika virus infection increases in pregnant women who previously had dengue fever should be a public health priority, according to researchers from multiple universities studying rhesus macaques at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center. A new study by these researchers is the first to examine …

Fear of more dangerous second Zika, dengue infections unfounded in monkeys

Zika virus infection may multiply risk of miscarriage, stillbirth

Monkeys infected by mosquito bites further Zika virus research

Zika infections unlikely to be passed by kissing, casual contact

Zika infections could be factor in more pregnancies