Zika Virus Affects Fetal Eye Development During Pregnancy but Not After Birth by Iswarya on December 21, 2020 at 12:33 PM
Zika infection during the first trimester of pregnancy can affect fetal retinal development and cause congenital ocular anomalies; however, the virus does not appear to affect ocular growth postnatally, according to a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal
JCI Insight.
While the SARS-CoV-2 virus has dominated the news this past year, researchers continue to study the health effects of the Zika virus, which has been reported in 86 countries globally.
The Zika virus is primarily transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito from the Aedes genus. However, it can also be passed through sexual contact, blood transfusions, organ transplants, and between mother and baby during pregnancy. The virus has been documented to cause a range of birth defects, including microcephaly and various neurological, musculoskeleta
By Sasha Margulies, iHeart Media
Dec 21, 2020
The California National Primate Research Center at UC Davis is working to develop a childhood vaccine against COVID-19.
The center is testing some of the vaccines in infant rhesus macaques for their trial. Researchers say the monkeys have similar immune systems to humans and they ve already given them two doses of the potential vaccine. The species of monkey played an important role in studying viruses like HIV and Zika. The team has been in talks with regulatory agencies in preparation for human trials.
December 21, 2020
The California National Primate Research Center at UC Davis is working to develop a childhood vaccine against COVID-19. The center is testing some of the vaccines in infant rhesus macaques for their trial. Researchers say the monkeys have similar immune systems to humans and they’ve already given them two doses of the potential vaccine. The species of monkey played an important role in studying viruses like HIV and Zika. The team has been in talks with regulatory agencies in preparation for human trials.
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Zika virus affects eye development of infant during pregnancy, new study ANI | Updated: Dec 20, 2020 08:34 IST
California [US], December 20 (ANI): With a continuous study on Zika virus, the researchers from the University of California found various new facts about the cause and effects of the virus to an infant.
The Zika virus is caused by the bite of an infected mosquito from the Aedes genus. It can also be passed through sexual contact, blood transfusions, organ transplants and during pregnancy. The virus has been documented to cause a range of birth defects, including microcephaly and various neurological, musculoskeletal, and eye abnormalities.