Zika virus
New Tests Cleared for Infectious Disease Detection
Several new tests were cleared to diagnose STDS, joint replacement infections and Zika virus.
MAY 29, 2019
FDA Approves Test to Screen for Zika in Blood Donations
The FDA approves the first commercially available screening option for Zika virus; detects the organism in plasma ...
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Malaria Drug Blocks Zika Transmission to Fetus
Hydroxychloroquine, a safe drug for pregnant women, protects against Zika infection in animal model.
JULY 21, 2017
Birth Defects Appear in 1 in 10 Babies Born to Mothers With Zika
This report provides an analysis of a subgroup of pregnant women in the United States with clear, confirmed test ...
APRIL 4, 2017
Zika’s Heart Attack: Researchers Sound Alarm Over Potential Harmful CVD Effects
Small case report suggests Zika-linked birth defects may only be “tip of the iceberg.”
MARCH 21, 2017
Zika Spending Announced
Officials announced plans for the $1.1 billion supplemental funding by Congress, including money to respond to a ...
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Congress, Please Pay for Zika Response!
Not funding Zika response efforts will result in more Zika infections and potentially more U.S. babies being born ...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
FDA Recommends Universal Testing of U.S. Blood Supply for Zika Virus
About 1 million blood donations are collected in the U.S. every day.
AUGUST 26, 2016
Infant Death in Texas Linked to Zika
Texas reports the first Zika-related death in the state. The infant had microcephaly linked to Zika virus.
AUGUST 10, 2016
With Homegrown Zika in Florida, FDA Issues Advice About Blood, Tissue Collection
The FDA told Miami-Dade County to stop collecting blood until blood establishments implement Zika testing.
AUGUST 5, 2016
‘Homegrown’ Zika Reported in Florida
CDC warns pregnant women not to travel to Miami area.
AUGUST 2, 2016