Zika virus infectious disease
MONDO:0018661Mosquito-born virus disease characterized by a clinical course that may be asymptomatic or mild with fever, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, headache, exanthema, but may also be associated with severe neurological (meningitis, meningoencephalitis and myelitis) and auto-immune (Guillain-Barre syndrome) complications, as well as a potential increase of birth defects (microcephaly) if the infection occurs during pregnancy.
Also known as: ZikV infection, Zika, Zika virus caused disease or disorder, Zika virus disease, Zika virus disease or disorder, Zika virus infection, Zika virus infectious disease, congenital Zika syndrome
19 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New blood treatment could block zika in transfusions
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a special treatment for red blood cells that aims to kill the Zika virus, making transfusions safer. About 692 people who need blood transfusions will receive either treated or standard blood. The goal is to see if the treated blood works just as well and is safe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cerus Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New rapid test could speed up tropical fever diagnosis
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study evaluates a new blood test called Xpert Tropical Fever that can quickly detect several tropical diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika from a small blood sample. Researchers will enroll 2,500 people with fever symptoms to see how accurate the test is compared to stand…
Sponsor: Cepheid • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can Lab-Grown placenta tissue reveal how zika and tonate viruses strike?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study investigates whether Zika and Tonate viruses can replicate in human placental tissue grown in the lab. Researchers will infect placental samples from early and full-term pregnancies and measure viral levels to compare how each virus behaves. The goal is to better under…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists compare immune responses to viral and bacterial infections in ICU patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the immune system of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) responds to severe infections caused by viruses or bacteria. Researchers will take extra blood samples from 38 adults to analyze immature granulocytes, a type of immune cell. The goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC