Zika Virus

Zika virus is an arthropod-borne virus primarily transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. The virus belongs to the Flaviviridae family and is related to dengue, West Nile, and yellow fever viruses. First identified in the Zika Forest of Uganda in 1947, the virus gained global attention during the 2015-2016 outbreak in the Americas. While many Zika virus infections are asymptomatic or result in mild flu-like symptoms, the virus has been associated with severe neurological complications, particularly microcephaly in infants born to infected mothers. Zika virus can also be transmitted sexually and through blood transfusions. Efforts to control the spread of Zika include mosquito control measures, public health campaigns, and research into vaccines and antiviral treatments. The global health community continues to monitor and study Zika virus due to its potential to cause outbreaks and its impact on reproductive health. Research efforts aim to enhance our understanding of the virus, improve diagnostics, and develop effective preventive measures.

Committee Members
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Duccio Medini

Duccio Medini

BioForge, United States
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Jocelyn Jakubik

Jocelyn Jakubik

Apex Pathogen Solutions, United States
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Sergey V Suchkov

Sergey V Suchkov

N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Rosane Cuber Guimaraes

Rosane Cuber Guimaraes

Bio-Manguinhos/ Fiocruz, Brazil
IVC 2026 Speakers
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Aghapy Yermans Yakoup

Aghapy Yermans Yakoup

Zewail City of Science and Technology, Egypt
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Rosane Cuber Guimaraes

Rosane Cuber Guimaraes

Bio-Manguinhos/ Fiocruz, Brazil
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Zhujun Ao

Zhujun Ao

University of Manitoba, Canada
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - K R Aneja

K R Aneja

Kurukshetra University, India
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Jocelyn Jakubik

Jocelyn Jakubik

Apex Pathogen Solutions, United States
Speaker at International Vaccines Congress 2026 - Huanhuan Li

Huanhuan Li

Queen’s University Belfast, United Kingdom

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