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Detecting the second mosquito carrying Zika virus
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Vietnam discovered the first 2 cases of Zika virus
On April 5, the Ministry of Health announced the first two cases of Zika virus infection in Khanh Hoa and Ho Chi Minh City.
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What do people know about Zika?
Zika virus transmitted by mosquitoes was first identified in Zika Valley, Central Africa in 1947. It has now spread to Southeast and South Asia, Pacific Islands, and the…
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How is Zika virus raging in human history?
Discovered in 1947 on monkeys, Zika virus has circulated in 62 countries all over the world and has become a minor disease-causing disease on thousands of children, Viet…
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Zika mosquitoes burn during the day while the Vietnamese are only caught at night
The characteristic of Zika virus is that it burns people during the day, if mosquitoes appear at home and sting people, it is most likely Aedes aegypti.
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Why is Zika capable of spreading rapidly in Vietnam?
Mosquitoes make thousands of Vietnamese people suffer from dengue fever, which is also an infection of Zika virus. Therefore, only one person containing the virus can ex…
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South Korea confirmed the first Zika infection
South Korea's Yonhap reported on March 22 that the government announced the first detection of Zika virus in the country.
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FDA: Genetically modified mosquitoes that do not affect the environment will apply to fight Zika
Zika is an extremely dangerous virus, causing abnormalities in brain atrophy and is spreading around the world. The US Food and Drug Administration said that using genet…
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Three main infections of Zika virus
Zika - virus causing abnormal brain atrophy in the fetus is a dangerous threat worldwide. And there are many evidences confirming 3 main routes of transmission of Zika v…
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Where should the Zika virus be tested in Vietnam?
Information Australian tourists have the following symptoms of Zika virus infection returning from Vietnam, many people worry. Suspected people can check early to avoid…
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Zika virus appears in Laos, the border gates in Quang Tri take precautions
After receiving information on Zika virus appeared in Laos, Vietnam's Ministry of Health requires Quang Tri province to strengthen inspection and quarantine at the borde…
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Zika virus spreads to 3 neighboring countries of Vietnam
Recognizing the latest of the World Health Organization, there are 54 countries that transmit Zika virus, of which, 3 neighboring countries of Vietnam are Laos, China an…
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WHO: The latest research on Zika virus is very worrying
In this announcement, WHO Director General Margaret Chan said the latest research on Zika virus is very
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5 basic knowledge everyone should know about Zika virus
This article will provide you with the most specific information about Zika Virus, the cause, the way of transmission, how to prevent it and the countries that have appe…
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Discover 20 more types of mosquitoes carrying Zika virus
Scientists have discovered more than 20 species of mosquitoes carrying Zika virus in Africa. However, it is unclear whether they infect humans directly.