Guillain–Barré Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Key Facts

In Guillain-Barré syndrome, the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. The syndrome can affect the nerves that control muscle movement as well as those that transmit feelings of pain, temperature and touch. This can result in muscle weakness and loss of sensation in the legs and/or arms.

CDC Issues New Guidelines for Pregnant Women and Safe-Sex Around Zika Virus Infection

Men exposed to the Zika virus and who have a pregnant partner should use a condom or abstain from sex until the baby is born, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised Friday in guidelines aimed at preventing sexual transmission of the virus.

Active Zika Virus Discovered In Saliva and Urine

Active Zika virus has been detected in saliva and urine, a Brazilian public health institute said Friday, posing new questions on the possibility of the Zika virus infection occurring through these routes.

United States Record First Case of Zika Virus Transmission, Attributes it to Sex

The first known case of Zika virus transmission in the United States was reported in Texas on Tuesday by local health officials, who said it likely was contracted through sex and not a mosquito bite, a day after the World Health Organization declared an international public health emergency.

WHO Declares Zika Virus Global Health Emergency, Says Causal Link to Brain Defects ‘strongly suspected’

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the explosive spread of the Zika virus in the Americas is an "extraordinary event" that merits being declared an international emergency.

Zika virus disease: Questions and answers

As the Zika viral disease continues to spread explosively across the Americas, people are increasingly worried especially of pregnant women amongst them getting infected. However, the World Health Organization continues its enlightenment to increase awareness, and reduce infection to the barest minimum possible. WHO's Epidemiologist Erika Garcia provides more information about Zika virus disease.

Rio de Janeiro Olympics: IOC Advise National Olympic Committees on Rampaging Zika Virus

The IOC advised national Olympic committees on Friday to follow the World Health Organization's guidance on dealing with the Zika virus ahead of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, asserting its confidence that the games will be safe.

Zika Virus Disease: What You Need to Know

For some weeks now, the world has seen a near 'explosive' and alarmingly increasing rate of the Zika Virus infection, and its consequences. What exactly is this little-known viral infection? This article takes a look at and summarizes the key facts of this infection, while shedding light on its symptoms and signs, mode of transmission and how to diagnose it, and what the WHO has been doing.

WHO to Convene Emergency Meeting on Zika Virus and Observed Increase in Neurological Disorders and Neonatal Malformations

WHO Director-General, Margaret Chan, will convene an International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on Zika virus and observed increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations.