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Just like dengue and Zika, this mosquito-borne disease is spreading rapidly, causing outbreaks and raising public health concerns.

"Zika is the only virus in its family, which includes dengue and West Nile viruses among others, whose NS1 protein triggers the formation of tunnels in multiple cell types," Michita said.

US researchers have uncovered how the Zika virus stealthily spreads within placental cells, disrupting the immune system and leading to fetal death. The study, conducted by Baylor College of ...

As the tunnels develop and connect neighboring cells, a path opens for the virus to invade new cells.” “Zika is the only virus in its family, which includes dengue and West Nile viruses among ...

Stealth virus: Zika virus builds tunnels to covertly infect cells of the placenta. ScienceDaily . Retrieved March 16, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 02 / 250221125338.htm ...