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Ocular Histopathology Features Seen With Congenital Zika
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Certain ocular histopathologic features are consistently found in fetuses with congenital Zika syndrome, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Zika Virus Preferentially Targets Glioblastoma Stem Cells
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Zika virus is an oncolytic virus that preferentially targets glioblastoma stem cells, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in The Journal of Experimental Medicine.
Zika, Cobalamin C Deficiency Tied to Similar Retinal Problems
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Retinal maldevelopment associated with congenital Zika syndrome is similar to the maldevelopment seen with cobalamin C deficiency, according to a study published online Sept. 7 in JAMA Opthalmology.
Zika Thrives in Pregnancy Due to Vulnerable Immune System
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The Zika virus thrives in pregnant women by suppressing their already dampened immune systems and running roughshod over their body's natural defenses, which allows the virus to directly attack the fetus, according to a study published online Aug. 21 in Nature Microbiology.
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