Zika virus may not have as long and storied a history as many diseases we’ve covered, but in a short time it has managed to make a big impression. Today we’ll talk about how Zika wriggled its way out of obscurity and cover its journey from a mosquito’s mouth straight to our newspaper headlines. From the first discovery of the virus in a Ugandan jungle, to the heartbreaking effects only recently discovered, to the future of Zika research and vaccine development, we’ll fill you in on everything you want to know and then some.
| History | Biology |
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