Two patients who died at private hospitals in Pune test positive for Zika

Two patients who died at private hospitals in Pune test positive for Zika

Two patients from the city, aged 76 and 72, who died earlier this month later tested positive for Zika virus infection. Following the deaths and confirmation of Zika infection in their samples, Dr Kalpana Baliwant, acting health chief of PMC, wrote to the director of National Institute of Virology (NIV) on July 22 requesting guidance …

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One more woman tests positive for Zika in Pune

One more woman tests positive for Zika in Pune

A 28-year-old woman, resident of Pashan, has tested positive for Zika virus infection, said officials. She complained of mild symptoms like fever, rash and joint pain. The National Institute of Virology (NIV) report on Thursday confirmed the presence of Zika virus infection in her blood samples. Two more women have tested positive for Zika virus …

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