Salivary factor LTRIN from Aedes aegypti facilitates the transmission of Zika virus by interfering with the lymphotoxin-β receptor
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DOI: 10.1038/s41590-018-0063-9
Abstract: Pathogens have co-evolved with mosquitoes to optimize transmission to hosts. Mosquito salivary-gland extract is known to modulate host immune responses and facilitate pathogen transmission, but the underlying molecular mechanisms of this have remained unknown. In… read more here.
Keywords: aedes aegypti; lymphotoxin receptor; ltrin; transmission zika ... See more keywords
Male-to-Female Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus—United States, January–April 2016
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DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciw692
Abstract: We report on 9 cases of male-to-female sexual transmission of Zika virus in the United States occurring January–April 2016. This report summarizes new information about both timing of exposure and symptoms of sexually transmitted Zika… read more here.
Keywords: female sexual; male female; transmission zika; sexual transmission ... See more keywords
Vertical transmission of Zika virus and the repercussions on children: the knowledge is not complete
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DOI: 10.1186/s12916-021-01901-0
Abstract: Background The association between Zika virus (ZIKV) infection in pregnancy with neurological abnormalities such as microcephaly, brain calcifications, epilepsy, eye and hearing impairments, and developmental delays has been described in recent years [1–3]. Despite several… read more here.
Keywords: virus repercussions; vertical transmission; repercussions children; transmission zika ... See more keywords
Natural Vertical Transmission of Zika Virus in Larval Aedes aegypti Populations, Morelos, Mexico
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2508.181533
Abstract: We characterized natural vertical transmission of Zika virus in pools of Aedes aegypti larvae hatched from eggs collected in Jojutla, Morelos, Mexico. Of the 151 pools analyzed, 17 tested positive for Zika virus RNA; infectious… read more here.
Keywords: vertical transmission; natural vertical; transmission zika; zika virus ... See more keywords
Preventing Vector-Borne Transmission of Zika Virus Infection During Pregnancy, Puerto Rico, USA, 2016–20171
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2611.201614
Abstract: We examined pregnant women’s use of personal protective measures to prevent mosquito bites during the 2016–2017 Zika outbreak in Puerto Rico. Healthcare provider counseling on recommended measures was associated with increased use of insect repellent… read more here.
Keywords: borne transmission; preventing vector; vector borne; transmission zika ... See more keywords
Clinical Features and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes for Infants with Perinatal Vertical Transmission of Zika Virus, Colombia
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2802.204551
Abstract: Transplacental transmission of Zika virus has been reported during all trimesters of pregnancy and might lead to central nervous system anomalies, including microcephaly. We report 3 cases of perinatal Zika infection identified during the epidemic… read more here.
Keywords: colombia; clinical features; zika virus; transmission zika ... See more keywords