Scientists infect volunteers with Zika in hunt for vaccines, treatments

Scientists infect volunteers with Zika in hunt for vaccines, treatments



Saturday, 21 October 2023 ( 35 minutes ago ) Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have successfully infected human volunteers with the Zika virus in a controlled environment. This study, approved by US regulators and the World Health Organization, aims to gain a better understanding of the disease and develop vaccines and treatments. Zika is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes, which can be dangerous for pregnant women and cause birth defects. The researchers infected 20 female volunteers, who all developed mild illnesses. 👓 View full article
Publish Date : 2023-10-21 17:16:52
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