0 Malarial drug resistance and congenital complications – the week in infectious diseases
Take a look at the top news stories of the week, including a spreading drug resistance in malaria and new data on antimicrobial resistance.
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0 Could close relatives of the Zika virus also induce birth defects?
A new study has revealed that Zika may not be unique in its ability to cause birth defects, as researchers have identified certain relatives in the family that can also damage developing fetuses in mice.
0 New flu cases and new flu research – the week in infectious diseases
Learn more about the top news stories of the week in our round-up, including the latest research on influenza, and new findings in MRSA infection.
0 West Nile virus: MRI scans uncover evidence of long-term neurological damage
Research presented at ASTMH has demonstrated long-term neurological damage in those with a history of West Nile virus infection, even in individuals who experienced mild, or no, symptoms.
0 US Olympians at Rio 2016 were not infected with Zika
Blood samples from US athletes and staff who travelled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2016 Summer Games were not infected with Zika virus but tested positive for other viral infections, including West Nile Virus, dengue and chikungunya.
0 Virus hijacks neuronal granule system to transport genomic content
New research has uncovered that a neuropathogenic virus exploits the neuronal granule system for the transport of viral genomic RNA in dendrites, resulting in reproduction of the virus and severe neurological disease.
0 Harnessing citizen science to tackle mosquito-borne diseases
Human mobility and globalization have brought new invasive species to other countries. In terms of environment and nature, some of…
0 Mosquito-borne diseases – how can omics help characterize vectors?
In this exclusive opinion piece, the authors discuss how ‘OMICS’ can help to unravel molecular dynamics driving the complex biological process involved in disease transmission.
0 What influence do socio-ecological factors have on mosquito density?
A new study has suggested that higher amounts of decaying infrastructure in lower socioeconomic neighborhoods may provide more breeding sites for mosquitoes, leaving residents vulnerable to mosquito-borne diseases.
0 Do we need alternative control measures for Zika?
Insecticides, commonly used as a mosquito control measure against diseases such as Zika, may affect the development of motor functions in infants according to new research.
