Zika Virus In Colombia
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Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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In Colombia, Deformed Babies Quadrupled Amid Zika Crisis: US Centers for Disease Control
Four times the number of babies born with skull deformities linked to Zika virus were reported in Colombia this year following the outbreak of the mosquito-borne infection, said a US government report on Friday.
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Zika-Related Microcephaly Cases Reach Five In Colombia
Five infants have been born with Zika-related microcephaly in Colombia since officials began monitoring the outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus, the country's health authorities said today.
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More Than 5,000 Pregnant Women In Colombia Have Zika Virus: Government
More than 5,000 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the country's national health institute said on Saturday, as the disease continues its rapid spread across the Americas.
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Colombia Sees Guillain-Barre Syndrome Spike Amid 22,600 Zika Cases
More than 22,600 cases of the Zika virus have been confirmed in Colombia, which is seeing a sharp increase in a rare neurological disorder linked to the disease, authorities said Saturday.
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Over 3,000 Pregnant Women In Colombia Have Zika Virus: Government
More than 3,100 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Saturday, as the disease continues its rapid spread across the Americas.
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Spain Reports First Known European Case Of Zika-Infected Pregnant Woman
Spain said on Thursday that a pregnant woman who had returned from Colombia had been diagnosed with the Zika virus, in the first such known European case.
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More Than 2,100 Pregnant Colombian Women Infected With Zika Virus
More than 2,100 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the country's national health institute said on Saturday, as the disease continues its spread across the Americas.
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Colombia Has More Than 2,000 Zika Cases In Pregnant Women: Official
Colombia announced Saturday that more than 2,000 pregnant women in the South American country have been infected with the Zika virus, which is suspected of causing brain damage in newborns.
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Colombia Issues Alert Over Expanding Zika Virus
Colombia issued an alert on Tuesday over the Zika virus, which has already infected 13,800 people in the country, as it warned that the number is likely to uptick as the disease spreads.
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Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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In Colombia, Deformed Babies Quadrupled Amid Zika Crisis: US Centers for Disease Control
Four times the number of babies born with skull deformities linked to Zika virus were reported in Colombia this year following the outbreak of the mosquito-borne infection, said a US government report on Friday.
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Zika-Related Microcephaly Cases Reach Five In Colombia
Five infants have been born with Zika-related microcephaly in Colombia since officials began monitoring the outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus, the country's health authorities said today.
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More Than 5,000 Pregnant Women In Colombia Have Zika Virus: Government
More than 5,000 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the country's national health institute said on Saturday, as the disease continues its rapid spread across the Americas.
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Colombia Sees Guillain-Barre Syndrome Spike Amid 22,600 Zika Cases
More than 22,600 cases of the Zika virus have been confirmed in Colombia, which is seeing a sharp increase in a rare neurological disorder linked to the disease, authorities said Saturday.
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Over 3,000 Pregnant Women In Colombia Have Zika Virus: Government
More than 3,100 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Saturday, as the disease continues its rapid spread across the Americas.
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Spain Reports First Known European Case Of Zika-Infected Pregnant Woman
Spain said on Thursday that a pregnant woman who had returned from Colombia had been diagnosed with the Zika virus, in the first such known European case.
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More Than 2,100 Pregnant Colombian Women Infected With Zika Virus
More than 2,100 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the country's national health institute said on Saturday, as the disease continues its spread across the Americas.
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Colombia Has More Than 2,000 Zika Cases In Pregnant Women: Official
Colombia announced Saturday that more than 2,000 pregnant women in the South American country have been infected with the Zika virus, which is suspected of causing brain damage in newborns.
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Colombia Issues Alert Over Expanding Zika Virus
Colombia issued an alert on Tuesday over the Zika virus, which has already infected 13,800 people in the country, as it warned that the number is likely to uptick as the disease spreads.
