Zika Virus

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Zika virus is a single-stranded RNA virus that is transmitted to humans primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. In January of 2015, the CDC first reported on local transmission of the virus in the Western Hemisphere and confirmed the presence of the virus is several infants with microcephaly and in fetal

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Zika Virus Update – July 11, 2016

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Recently, there has been a significant amount of press (and fear) regarding the effects of the Zika virus on pregnant women and the risk of birth defects, most notably microcephaly.   Since our understanding of the biology and effects of Zika virus are evolving, there are many questions that remain unanswered.   If a women travels to

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