Interferon Epsilon Signaling Confers Attenuated Zika Replication in Human Vaginal Epithelial Cells

Zika virus (ZIKV) is an emerging flavivirus that causes congenital birth defects and neurological compilations in the human host. Although ZIKV is primarily transmitted through infected mosquitos, recent studies reveal sexual contact as a potential transmission route. In vagina-bearing individuals,...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: James W. Mungin, Xin Chen, Bindong Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/8/853