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,...
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MDPI AG
2022-07-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/8/853 |