Microcephaly

Zika outbreak: Only Asian lineage of virus linked with microcephaly, concludes US researchers

Scientists have uncovered the mechanisms that the Zika virus uses to alter brain development, an advance that may unravel the mysteries of why the infection causes birth defects.

WHO declares end of Zika emergency but says virus remains a threat

The World Health Organization on Friday declared that Zika no longer constitutes an international emergency, but it stressed a need for a long-term effort to address the virus, which has been linked to birth defects and neurological complications

Baby born with Zika-caused microcephaly in Spain

The baby's health is being constantly "monitored"; initial tests confirm that "its head circumference is smaller than normal and that it has microcephaly".

Brazilian researchers discover Zika virus in common mosquito ahead of Olympics

Brazilian researchers on Thursday announced that they have found signs of Zika virus in a common mosquito which belongs to a different species from the insect known to be the primary means of transmission.

Zika virus evades immune system, directly infects brain cells: new study

The mosquito-borne Zika virus avoids immune system detection and directly infects the brain cells destined to become neurons, a new study has found.

Puerto Rico may face over 100,000 Zika cases by year-end: Authorities make desperate plea for more funds

Puerto Rico is on the brink of a massive outbreak of Zika, a virus linked to birth defects, and cash is urgently needed, US health authorities have warned

Zika virus presents 'formidable' challenge and will be 'hard to stamp out', says WHO chief

The Zika virus, believed to be linked to the serious birth defect microcephaly, presents a "formidable" challenge that will be hard to stamp out, World Health Organization chief Margaret Chan warned Wednesday.

Zika, disease of the poor, may not change abortion in Brazil

Six months pregnant with her first child, Eritania Maria has a rash and a mild fever, symptoms of the Zika virus linked to brain deformities in newborn children in Brazil.

Zika virus scare: Avoid travelling to the Americas, warn health experts

In its latest advisory, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has also cautioned pregnant women to avoid travelling to countries at risk of Zika virus transmission.

The proverbial perfect storm: At Zika epicentre, afflicted families tell their struggle story

Santos was never diagnosed with Zika, but she blames the virus for her son's defect and for the terrible toll it has taken on her life.