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Bangladesh detects first cluster of Zika virus cases
Dhaka, Mar 3: The scientists at the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR-B), have identified five cases of Zika-infected patients in the country, the country's health authorities reported on Monday.
Study explores how Zika infects human placenta, causes foetal death
New Delhi, Feb 22: US researchers have identified how Zika virus covertly spreads in placental cells, causing disruptions in the immune system and leads to foetal death.
India reported 151 Zika virus disease in 2024, highest in Maharashtra: WHO
New Delhi, Jan 30: India has reported a total of 151 Zika virus disease (ZVD) between January 1 and December 31, 2024, according to the latest update by the World Health Organization (WHO).