Zika virus pathogenesis and current therapeutic advances
Caroline Mwaliko, Raphael Nyaruaba, Lu Zhao, Evans Atoni, Samuel Karungu, Matilu Mwau, Dimitri Lavillette, Han Xia, Zhiming Yuan
Abstract
. Importantly, most of these vaccines have entered clinical trials. Understanding the viral disease mechanism will provide better strategies for developing therapeutic agents against ZIKV. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the viral pathogenesis of ZIKV and current advancements in the development of vaccines and drugs against this virus.
Topics & Concepts
Zika virusVirologyFlavivirusViremiaViral pathogenesisVirusMedicineDengue virusRepurposingAntiviral drugImmune systemImmunologyBiologyViral replicationEcologyMosquito-borne diseases and controlViral Infections and VectorsMalaria Research and Control