US researchers find antibodies for Zika virus

Q.  US researchers have identified antibodies for which mosquito borne virus?
- Published on 28 Jul 16

a. Zika
b. SARs
c. Malaria
d. Dengue

ANSWER: Zika
 
US researchers have located antibodies in lab mice to prevent infection with the mosquito borne Zika virus in what is a crucial step towards vaccine development.
  • Research shows 6 antibodies interact with the virus and they are specific enough to Zika virus.
  • Some of the antibodies have been able to neutralise Asian, African and American strains of Zika Virus to some degree.
  • Further research should focus on finding ways to vaccinate pregnant women.
  • Antibodies will have to be adapted and vaccine trials conducted on primates before they can be tested on people.

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