Zika virus (ZIKV), an emerging arthropod-borne flavivirus, was first isolated in Uganda in
1947 from monkeys and first detected in humans in Nigeria in 1952; it has been associated …

Viral infections during pregnancy are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes,
including maternal and fetal mortality, pregnancy loss, premature labor, and congenital …

Zika fever is an infectious disease caused by the Zika virus (ZIKV). The disease is claiming
millions of lives worldwide, primarily in developing countries. In addition to vector control …

In low-resource settings, resilience to infectious disease outbreaks can be hindered by
limited access to diagnostic tests. Here we report the results of double-blinded studies of the …

The global pandemic of COVID-19 is a serious public health concern. Over 625 million
confirmed cases and more than 6 million deaths have been recorded worldwide. Although …

Cell death by apoptosis is a major cellular response in the control of tissue homeostasis and
as a defense mechanism in the case of cellular aggression such as an infection. Cell self …

Over the last two decades, computational technologies have played a crucial role in antiviral
drug development. Whenever a virus spreads and becomes a threat to global health, it …

Background Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are primary vectors of emerging or re-
emerging arboviruses that threaten public health worldwide. Many efforts have been made …

Zika virus (ZIKV) infections are associated with severe neurological complications and are a
global public health concern. There are no approved vaccines or antiviral drugs to inhibit …

Influenza viruses represent a leading cause of high morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Approaches for fighting flu are seasonal vaccines and some antiviral drugs. The …