Zika Virus EM (IMAGE)

Washington University School of Medicine

Zika Virus EM

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Shown is a digitally colorized transmission electron microscopic image of Zika virus. A new study in mice shows that females vaccinated before pregnancy and infected with Zika virus while pregnant bear pups who show no trace of the virus. The findings offer evidence that an effective vaccine administered prior to pregnancy can protect vulnerable fetuses from Zika infection and resulting injury.

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