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Explainer: arthrogryposis – the congenital disorder linked to Zika
While we’re used to seeing the distressing images of small heads caused by infection with the Zika virus during pregnancy, a recent study has suggested the virus may be linked to another congenital birth disorder, namely arthrogryposis. Arthrogryposi
News of Zika vaccine might be reassuring, but it’s too late...
Recently, two events concerning the Zika epidemic coincided: two potential vaccines against the virus were declared a success when used in mice, and Australian golfer Jason Day withdrew from the Olympic Games, purportedly because of his concern about
Chikungunya: The Agony Virus
The Louisiane Apartments are tucked into a pocket of budget hotels and cafes near Captain Oliver's Resorton the Caribbean island of Saint Martin.