Tag: Zika Virus
Scientists unravel how zika virus causes abnormal brain in babies
Researchers at the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) at Manesar have carried out detailed investigations to understand cellular and molecular mechanisms that may help to understand how zika causes microcephaly in babies.............. .
Zika virus alert in India, WHO confirms cases reported first during...
Contrary to the perception that latest Zika attacks were first of its kind in India, the dreaded virus had reached here in 2016 itself and has been only officially confirmed by the World Health Organization now.........
Mitigating disease outbreaks with smart mapping technology
With Zika virus declared a ‘public health emergency’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO), doctors and scientists...
Important facts to know about Zika virus
“Zika is a disease caused by Zika Virus and is spread to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. Symptoms are very similar to...
Indian govt holds a high level meeting on Zika Virus
“We are closely monitoring the situation and all necessary steps have been initiated to ensure that India is well prepared in case of any...