Virus Watch: Zika virus and microcephaly
Three papers have been published showing that Zika virus can cross the placenta in mice, replicate in the fetus, and cause microcephaly. In this video from Virus Watch I summarize these data and their implications.
Source: virology blog - Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Tags: Virus Watch fetal defects microcephaly mouse model viral virology viruses zika virus Source Type: blogs