Zika Virus
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Zika cases rise to 100 in Rajasthan, centre rushes special medical team
India | Oct 17, 2018, 08:48 PM ISTOf all the affected people, twenty three are said to be pregnant women. A health ministry official in Delhi said that the 20 new Zika cases confirmed were from Jaipur and two neighbouring districts.
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Rajasthan: Zika virus cases reach 80 in Jaipur; JP Nadda speaks to CM Raje
India | Oct 16, 2018, 06:45 PM ISTThe health minister urged the people of the state to not panic and to cooperate with the health officials for controlling the breeding of larvae.
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Zika virus: 60 out of 72 positive cases in Rajasthan cured; anti-larvae activities, fogging intensified
India | Oct 15, 2018, 11:46 PM ISTVarious state representatives have been asked to implement guidelines as prescribed under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme for effective control of Zika.
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12 new cases of Zika virus detected in Jaipur today, total count stands at 72
India | Oct 15, 2018, 08:21 PM ISTThe figures were issued after a review meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) medical and health, Veenu Gupta.
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55 cases of Zika virus confirmed in Jaipur; WHO team to visit pink city soon, say official sources
India | Oct 14, 2018, 07:41 AM ISTTo monitor the measures being taken to check the virus outbreak in the pink city, a WHO team will be visiting Jaipur soon, official sources said.
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Alert sounded in Rajasthan as Zika virus cases rise to 51 in Jaipur
India | Oct 13, 2018, 06:31 PM ISTSources at the Union Health Ministry said that out of the total 50 patients who have tested positive for the Zika virus, 11 are pregnant women.
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18 more Zika virus cases detected in Jaipur; total count reaches 50
India | Oct 12, 2018, 11:57 PM ISTThe first case had surfaced on September 22. Fogging and other anti-larvae activities are being carried out in the Shastri Nagar area to prevent the spread of the virus.
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Zika outbreak: 29 test positive in Jaipur; no need to panic, says Health minister JP Nadda
India | Oct 10, 2018, 12:02 AM ISTUnion Health Minister JP Nadda said Zika cases have been detected due to strong surveillance systems put in place.
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22 test positive for 'Zika' in Jaipur as virus comes to haunt India again, PM Modi seeks comprehensive report
India | Oct 09, 2018, 01:05 PM ISTThe prime ministerial-level intervention comes as 22 people were tested positive for the infection in Rajasthan's Jaipur, which is a cause of concern for Delhi too as the threat is looming large over the national capital.
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After Jaipur, 'Zika' threat looms large over Delhi
India | Oct 08, 2018, 11:07 AM ISTDoctors and experts have warned saying that the virus might just reach Delhi anytime as many cases have already been reported from Jaipur.
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Brain damage caused by Zika virus could go undetected in pregnancy, study says
Health | Feb 07, 2018, 10:35 AM ISTZika virus may develop severe brain damage even when the baby's head size is normal -- the signature symptom is an unusually small head.
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Scientists identify genetic origin in Zika virus
Feb 03, 2018, 02:08 PM ISTFollowing Zika infection in vitro, cells from affected individuals had significantly higher Zika virus replication and reduced cell growth.
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Relatives of Zika virus can cause birth defects: Study
Lifestyle | Feb 01, 2018, 12:47 PM IST"We only studied mice and human tissues, so we can't say for sure what happens when pregnant women are infected with these viruses," Jonathan Miner, Assistant Professor at the Washington University.
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Medical Breakthrough: New paper-based test can detect Zika virus in just 20 minutes!
Health | Sep 28, 2017, 06:32 PM ISTStriking the difference between Zika and Dengue has been the biggest challenge in diagnosing the infection.
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Anti-dengue drug given to a pregnant woman can protect her and her foetus from Zika, study claims
Health | Sep 27, 2017, 03:31 PM ISTThis vaccine not only fights dengue, but also protects mother and foetus from deadly zika virus.
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US scientists develop first plant-based vaccine against Zika
Lifestyle | Aug 10, 2017, 10:29 AM ISTThe first worldwide Zika threat surface in 2015, affecting millions as it targeted populations of America and led to birth of babies with microcephaly.
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Antibody-based test may differentiate Zika from other infections
Lifestyle | Jul 19, 2017, 06:39 PM ISTZika is a mosquito-borne disease and is linked to severe congenital birth defects.
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Zika infection is not likely to be worsened by Dengue
Lifestyle | Jul 15, 2017, 06:06 PM ISTA previous research using only cells and rodents indicated that before dengue infection would exaggerate Zika disease
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Caution! Look out for these signs of Zika virus
Lifestyle | Jun 16, 2017, 04:48 PM ISTHeadache is the first sign of zika virus infection. Development of a rash, Bloodshot eyes, and a high fever in patient takes place when the infection proceeds.
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Govt. gives green light to test Microcephaly- Zika Link
Lifestyle | Jun 14, 2017, 12:59 PM ISTThe Health Ministry started tracking cases of microcephaly in India in February 2016, after the World Health Organization (WHO) requested countries to track and report cases.