While Zika has been reported in more than 90 countries, surprisingly little is known about what exactly drives Zika ...

The spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the Zika virus as well as dengue, Rift Valley fever, and ...

Recent research reveals Zika virus modifies host odors, making infected individuals more attractive to mosquitoes, impacting ...

Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect and spread the ...

Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect and spread the disease further, new research shows.

A study from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine reveals that Zika virus alters human skin chemistry, increasing volatile organic compounds that attract mosquitoes. This boosts virus ...

In an exclusive interview with Frontline, Dr. Awate detailed the outbreak’s possible causes, treatment options, and necessary ...

The World Health Organization reveals that Maharashtra accounted for 140 of the 151 Zika virus cases in India in 2024, with ...

WHO reports a significant increase in Zika virus cases in India, especially in Maharashtra with 140 cases recorded alone in 2024. According to a report published by the Word Health Organisation ...

Maharashtra reported 140 cases of the Zika virus disease in 2024, its highest since 2021, said a situation report published ...