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  Zika cases rise to 100 in Rajasthan, centre rushes special medical team

  India | October 17, 2018 20:48 IST

  Of 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 | October 16, 2018 18:45 IST

  The 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 | October 15, 2018 23:46 IST

  Various 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 | October 15, 2018 20:21 IST

  The 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 | October 14, 2018 7:41 IST

  To 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 | October 13, 2018 18:31 IST

  Sources 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 | October 12, 2018 23:57 IST

  The 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 | October 10, 2018 0:02 IST

  Union 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 | October 09, 2018 13:05 IST

  The 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 | October 08, 2018 11:07 IST

  Doctors 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 | February 07, 2018 10:35 IST

  Zika 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

  Science | February 03, 2018 14:08 IST

  Following 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 | February 01, 2018 12:47 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 | September 28, 2017 18:32 IST

  Striking 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 | September 27, 2017 15:31 IST

  This 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 | August 10, 2017 10:29 IST

  The 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 | July 19, 2017 18:39 IST

  Zika 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 | July 15, 2017 18:06 IST

  A 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 | June 16, 2017 16:48 IST

  Headache 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 | June 14, 2017 12:59 IST

  The 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.