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Utah Resident Is First Zika-Linked Death in Continental U.S.
by modernClinician Editorial Team
An elderly resident of Utah who died at the end of June is the first fatality in the continental United States linked to infection with the Zika virus, local health officials said Friday.
Zika Virus Congenital Syndrome: A New Teratogenic Disease
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Zika virus congenital syndrome is a new teratogenic disease, with many definite or probable cases presenting with normal head circumference values, according to research published online June 29 in The Lancet.
Pregnancy May Lengthen Life of Zika Virus Infection
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Infection with the Zika virus may protect against future infection, but pregnancy seems to extend how long the virus stays in the body, according to findings published online June 28 in Nature Communications.
Florida Reports First Case of Zika-Linked Microcephaly
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Florida's first case of a Zika-related birth defect has been reported by state officials.
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