Translatable animal infection models ZIKV infection that recapitulate human disease can assist in unraveling the unique effects of ZIKV on the human reproductive tract and the developing fetus. Mice have been used as one of the most accessible models of ZIKV
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The ZIKAction prospective cohort study of pregnant women and their Infants to investigate vertical transmission (VT) of ZIKV, CHIKV and DENV started enrolling in Jamaica in June 2017. This study saw 606 pregnant women enrolled in Greater Kingston, Jamaica, as of April 14, 2019
In this issue of the joint ZIKA consortia newsletter you can read about the recent award that was awarded to Prof. Celia Christie-Samuels, find information about the annual ZIKAction Consortium meeting in Rio de Janeiro
A very interesting oral presentation given by Toni Sorian-Arandes at the ESPID SYMPOSIUM.
We extend our hearty congratulations to Professor Celia Christie-Samuels, who on the National Heroes Day in Jamaica was conferred with the Jamaican national honour of Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD).
Earlier this month the third annual ZIKAction Consortium meeting took place in Brazil. On 3-5th November around 40 scientists and health professionals gathered in Rio de Janeiro to discuss the ongoing project studies, review the progress already made and to deliberate on the challenges faced on the path towards a successful implementation of the project.
In the pathobiology of ZIKA infections, placental crossing represents one of the most critical aspects of the host-virus interaction, and yet information about the mechanisms underpinning this feature are poorly understood.
A second outbreak of the Zika infection has been reported in India last week. The state of Madhya Pradesh has now reported that 6 of its districts have been affected by the virus.
