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CDC Doctor Says There’s No Question Zika Is Linked to Microcephaly
Efforts are now turning to preventing, and new concerns over links for paralysis-causing syndrome.
The Mosquito That Started Today's Zika Outbreak in Brazil Was Killed Off 50 Years Ago
Brazil’s government has declared “war” on the Aedes aegypti mosquito but conditions have changed since the country eliminated the insect in 1958, when it was spreading yellow fever.
How the Zika Virus Is Fueling the Abortion Debate in Brazil
Activists are pushing for a legal change in light of the Zika epidemic and microcephaly concerns in Brazil.
Venezuelans Are Almost Defenseless in the Face of Zika
The mosquito-borne virus appears to be spreading rapidly through Venezuela where chronic shortages of medication, repellent, and contraception, are making people particularly vulnerable to its potential risks.
A Group of 2,000 Pregnant Colombian Women Could Help Crack the Mystery of Zika
The link between Zika and microcephaly has not been confirmed, but following these women through their pregnancies will provide a wealth of information.
Scientists Still Can’t Say Zika Causes Microcephaly
The more we understand this condition and the virus, the more questions arise about the relationship between the two.
Pope Francis’s Mexico Visit Could Help Fuel Zika Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has already issued a level 2 travel advisory for Mexico, warning visitors to the region to take precautions while urging women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant to stay away.
Pregnant Women in Brazil Are Scared of Zika and Unsure What to Do About It
With the virus suspected of links to birth abnormalities, but science still unclear about how it can be transmitted, being pregnant in Brazil has turned into a nerve-racking experience.
Telling Women in Zika-Affected Countries to Not Get Pregnant Is Unfair, UN Points Out
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said that a better response to the virus — and the evidence that it is linked to birth abnormalities — would be to improve access to contraception, maternal care, and safe abortions.
World Health Organization Declares the Zika Outbreak an International Emergency
The designation, only used three times before, indicates the severity of the situation.
The WHO Just Declared That the Zika Virus Is an International Health Emergency
The mosquito-borne virus has been linked to a sudden hike in the number of babies born with abnormally small heads in Brazil — though a scientific link has not been proved — and is spreading rapidly through the Americas.
Here’s What You Should Know About the Zika Virus
It came from Africa, it's spreading through the Americas, and it may turn out to be a big deal. What is Zika, what does it do to you, and how can you prevent exposure to it?