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Zika Virus: New Discoveries, but Much Remains Unknown

SEOUL, May 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The causal relationship between microcephaly and infections from the Zika virus as spread via sexual intercourse has been confirmed. Research has yet to be undertaken on how the virus spreads from non-symptomatic patients, the contagious time period for infected patients, and at what point during pregnancy the fetus is [...]

18 More ZIKA Suspected Cases Reported in S. Korea

SEOUL, April 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Nearly 20 suspected cases of the ZIKA infection have been reported in South Korea over the past week but none have tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus, health authorities said Wednesday. During the week-long period that started last Thursday, 18 suspected cases of ZIKA have been reported to the [...]