Welcome to the Zika resource center. This collection of news articles features the latest on Zika virus, including treatment guidelines, upcoming diagnostics, vaccine development and other announcements. Bookmark this page as a valued resource for outbreak updates and information.
In the Journals
May 31, 2018
Children and adolescents in Puerto Rico who provided specimens in the form of serum shortly after the onset of symptoms associated with Zika virus…
FDA News
May 15, 2018
Roche recently announced that its additional claim for the cobas Zika test has been approved by the FDA. The new claim allows for more streamlined…
In the Journals
April 18, 2018
Approximately 99% of prenatal Zika infections could be avoided through immunization with a vaccine that demonstrates 75% efficacy, according to…
In the Journals Plus
April 11, 2018
New study findings indicate there is a short period of time that men infected with Zika virus can sexually transmit it to others — perhaps just…
February 23, 2018
WHO recently released its annual list of priority diseases with an “urgent need” for accelerated research and development because of…
In the Journals PlusPerspective
February 12, 2018
Researchers found genetic differences in twins discordant for congenital Zika syndrome that they said may increase susceptibility to complications of…
FDA News
January 29, 2018
The FDA has granted fast-track status to Takeda’s Zika virus vaccine candidate, the company announced today in a news release. The designation…
Perspective
January 25, 2018
A new report suggests Zika virus caused more birth defects in the United States than expected, and the number of cases may continue to go up. Writing…
Perspective
Infectious Diseases in Children, February 2018
A new report suggests Zika virus caused more birth defects in the United States than expected, and the number of cases may continue to go up. Writing…
In the Journals PlusPerspective
January 25, 2018
Researchers identified three new mosquito carriers of Zika virus in Mexico and say all three are potential vectors of the disease. Writing in…