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Discovery
Researchers isolate an unknown virus from a monkey in Uganda’s Zika Forest, name the pathogen “Zika”. [https://goo.gl/jpABbr] -
Vector
The Zika virus is again found in the Zika Forest, this time in an Ades aegypti mosquito. [https://goo.gl/jpABbr] -
First Human Infection
In Eastern Nigeria, for the first time, Zika is found in a human. [https://goo.gl/uPBGYp] -
Spread of Zika
A scientists in Uganda falls ill with Zika while conducting research, documents it as a “mild febrile illness”. [https://goo.gl/UBirpD] -
Mosquito Identified
Zika is isolated outside of Africa for the first time, in Malaysia. [https://goo.gl/gYBTXJ] -
Large Outbreak
The first large outbreak of Zika occurs on Yap, in Micronesia. [https://goo.gl/v0We1d] -
Transmissions
Zika is discovered to be transmitted via sexual intercourse. [https://goo.gl/NLmunV] -
Variety
Zika is found to have distinct African and Asian varieties. [https://goo.gl/15H0Gh] -
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Neurological Effects
Neurological disorders are first observed in victims of Zika. [https://goo.gl/gF2n02] -
Outbreaks in Pacific Islands
Outbreaks of Zika occur throughout the Pacific Islands. [https://goo.gl/6SD9GR] -
Transmissions
The transmission of Zika through blood transfusions is observed. [https://goo.gl/q5zv29] -
Confirmed in Brazil
The WHO is notified by Brazil of an unknown illness in the country’s Northeast, which would later be confirmed to be Zika. [https://goo.gl/jpABbr] -
Spreading in Brazil
The National Reference Laboratory of Brazil reports that Zika is circulating in the country. [https://goo.gl/jpABbr] -
Central America
Zika spreads to Central America. [https://goo.gl/OdlXdV] -
Increase in Microcephaly
The PAHO associates the increase in microcephaly-afflicted newborns in Zika-affected areas with the virus, issues warning. [https://goo.gl/ObPzg3] -
Caribbean
Zika spreads to the Caribbean. [https://goo.gl/LdATwI] -
Prime Target
Data suggests Zika is “strongly neurotropic”, meaning it primarily attacks and resides in the nervous system. [https://goo.gl/hXmgKX] -
Structure of Zika
The structure of Zika is discovered, providing scientists with new insight to combat the virus. [https://goo.gl/ybypZt] -
Connection
Study finds that previous infection with dengue fever and vaccinations for dengue fever (that produce dengue antibodies) significantly increase the severity of Zika infections. [https://goo.gl/RFzWAl] -
Mosquito
Researchers find that infecting mosquitoes with Wolbachia bacteria significantly reduces their ability to transmit Zika. [https://goo.gl/aMegPP] -
Zika Babies
Scientists find that even babies infected with Zika, that do not develop microcephaly, experience joint problems, seizures, vision impairment, and trouble feeding after being born. [https://goo.gl/n41QoA] -
Transmisson
Zika found to be transmitted by female-to-male sexual contact. [https://goo.gl/Ckpfbh] -
U.S Invasion
Zika becomes locally acquired in Continental U.S., CDC issues travel advisory to Florida. [https://goo.gl/IK9es3] -
New Transmission
Unusual case of Zika suggests that virus may be spread through bodily fluids such as sweat, tears. [https://goo.gl/UQ9hCN] -
Damage to infants
Zika is associated with ocular damage in infants. [https://goo.gl/BLup5k] -
Unknown Impacts
Researchers find that Zika may affect adult brain cells, extent or existence of impact unknown. [https://goo.gl/fZvHb8] -
Male fertility
Researchers find that Zika may also affect male fertility, after conducting experiments on mice. [https://goo.gl/hzhACL] -
Fertility Defect
Researchers find that Zika may also affect male fertility, after conducting experiments on mice. [https://goo.gl/hzhACL] -
Southeast Asia
Zika infections arrive in Southeast Asia. [https://goo.gl/5ISkX4] -
South East Asia Invasion
Zika infections arrive in Southeast Asia. [https://goo.gl/5ISkX4]
